UK surname
A surname derived from an Old English word meaning "dweller by the quarry".
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Coor surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, Wood Ditton and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Coor is 249 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 60.0%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1891
249 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Coor surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Coor surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 29 | #28,082 |
| 1861 | historical | 64 | #25,747 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 249 | #12,813 |
| 1901 | historical | 2 | #34,263 |
| 1911 | historical | 34 | #29,600 |
| 1997 | modern | 9 | #37,214 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2002 | modern | 7 | #37,379 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 7 | #37,909 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, Wood Ditton, Lambeth, Brigham and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | Wood Ditton | Cambridgeshire |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Brigham | Cumberland |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Coor surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Coor, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Coor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Coor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Coor is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Coor is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Coor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname COOR is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "cor," which means a small hill or a fen. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a small hill or a fen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COOR can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Corre." This ancient manuscript recorded landowners and tenants in England at the time of the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, the name COOR appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Cor," "Corr," and "Corre." These variations likely stemmed from the local dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.
During the 14th century, the name COOR was associated with several place names in England, such as Coor Green in Hertfordshire and Coor Hill in Somerset. These places may have been named after individuals bearing the surname COOR or vice versa.
One notable figure in history with the surname COOR was Sir John Coor (1560-1625), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1619. Another prominent individual was William Coor (1678-1742), a renowned architect who designed several churches and country estates in the early 18th century.
In the 19th century, the COOR surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mary Coor (1810-1892), a British educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools and played a significant role in promoting education for girls.
Other notable individuals with the surname COOR include James Coor (1845-1918), a Scottish inventor who patented several innovations in the textile industry, and Henry Coor (1876-1956), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Coor Foundation, which supported various charitable causes.
Throughout history, the surname COOR has been associated with various professions, from merchants and architects to educators and inventors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Coor surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Coors recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 5 | 3.42x |
| Kent | 3 | 6.02x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 13.81x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1.15x |
| Durham | 1 | 2.30x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 2.12x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town London in Middlesex leads with 5 Coors recorded in 1881 and an index of 160.77x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Mile End Old Town London | 5 | 160.77x |
| Maidstone | 3 | 202.70x |
| Manchester | 2 | 25.67x |
| Newcastle On Tyne St | 2 | 176.99x |
| Elswick | 1 | 57.80x |
| Glasgow | 1 | 11.92x |
| Heworth | 1 | 116.28x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Coor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Coor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Coor households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Blast Furnace Man | 1 |
| Braid Leuter (T) | 1 |
| Carter Out Of Employment | 1 |
| Chemical Labourer | 1 |
| Clother (Tailor) | 1 |
| Moulding Maker | 1 |
| Wholesale Grocer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Coor surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Coor a modern rank of #38,110.
A surname derived from an Old English word meaning "dweller by the quarry".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Coor bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.