Origins of the Rees surname

What does the name Rees mean?

Rees is a surname that originates in Wales and is commonly found in those who are of Welsh heritage. It's a patronymic name that was given throughout history to those who are the son or descendant an individual named Rice or Rees/Rhys.

Alternative variations of the name Rees

Rees, Rhys, Reece, Rice, Rays

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OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 168North West 232Isle of Man 2Yorkshire 253East Midlands 51West Midlands 188East 240London 1435South East 588South West 18681South Wales 2577Mid Wales 5897West Wales 150North Wales 215Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

In 1921, most Reeses lived in south-west

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24,000 Rees Travel & migration records
270,000 Reeses found in all Census records

Interesting facts about Rees

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182nd most common surname in the UK

We have for the Rees surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.

Who were Reeses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rees first names?

John

William

Mary

Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Reeses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common female occupations for Reeses in 1921

Dressmaker

1,605

House Servant

796

General Servant Domestic

769

General Servant

651

Domestic Servant

637

Common male occupations for Reeses in 1921

Coal Miner

3,769

Coal Miner Hewer

2,090

Farmer

1,747

Collier

1,189

Carpenter

733

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