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UK surname

Coyte

A variant of the surname "Coyette", derived from the Old French diminutive coyet meaning 'quail'.

In the 1881 census there were 53 people recorded with the Coyte surname, ranking it #26,134 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 156, ranked #23,098, up from #26,134 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Modbury, Bigbury, Ermington, Kingston, Plympton St Mary and Kingsbridge. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Redcar and Cleveland, Hounslow and Chichester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Coyte is 183 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 194.3%.

1881 census count

53

Ranked #26,134

Modern count

156

2016, ranked #23,098

Peak year

2000

183 bearers

Map years

4

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Coyte had 53 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,134 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016, ranked #23,098.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 126 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Coyte surname distribution map

The map shows where the Coyte surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Coyte surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Coyte over time

The 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 41 #25,926
1861 historical 50 #27,636
1881 historical 53 #26,134
1891 historical 73 #27,677
1901 historical 63 #27,134
1911 historical 126 #19,831
1997 modern 156 #20,593
1998 modern 160 #20,832
1999 modern 165 #20,535
2000 modern 183 #19,239
2001 modern 178 #19,288
2002 modern 171 #20,177
2003 modern 156 #21,115
2004 modern 161 #20,840
2005 modern 163 #20,627
2006 modern 159 #21,148
2007 modern 157 #21,546
2008 modern 157 #21,766
2009 modern 158 #22,168
2010 modern 154 #23,082
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 154 #22,870
2013 modern 163 #22,342
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 156 #23,098

Geography

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Where Coytes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Modbury, Bigbury, Ermington, Kingston, Plympton St Mary, Kingsbridge, St Luke and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Redcar and Cleveland, Hounslow, Chichester and South Hams. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Modbury, Bigbury, Ermington, Kingston Devon
2 Plympton St Mary Devon
3 Kingsbridge Devon
4 St Luke London (Central Districts)
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Redcar and Cleveland 007 Redcar and Cleveland
2 Hounslow 016 Hounslow
3 Hounslow 015 Hounslow
4 Chichester 003 Chichester
5 South Hams 008 South Hams

Forenames

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First names often paired with Coyte

These lists show first names that appear often with the Coyte surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Coyte

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Coyte, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Coyte surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Coyte household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Coyte is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Coyte is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Coyte falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Coyte is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Coyte, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Coyte

The surname Coyte originated in England, with roots that can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cot," which referred to a small dwelling or cottage. The name likely emerged as a descriptive moniker for individuals who resided in such humble abodes.

In the early days, the name was often spelled differently, with variations such as Cotte, Cote, and Cott appearing in historical records. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where a certain William Cote is recorded as a landowner.

The Coyte surname was particularly prominent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire during the medieval period. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries reveal the presence of several Coyte families in these regions, including John Coyte, who held lands in Gloucestershire in 1279, and Robert Coyte, a landowner in Somerset in 1327.

Interestingly, the name Coyte has also been linked to certain place names, such as Cote Farm in Gloucestershire and Cote Hill in Wiltshire. These locations likely derived their names from the same Old English root, suggesting a connection between the surname and the places where Coyte families resided.

One notable figure bearing the Coyte surname was Sir William Coyte (1552-1623), a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in local politics and was known for his advocacy of religious reform.

Another prominent individual was Richard Coyte (1670-1739), a renowned English botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and was a Fellow of the Royal Society.

In the 17th century, the Coyte name also appeared in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of John Coyte, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and later became a landowner in the colony.

Throughout the centuries, the Coyte surname has been carried by various individuals, including writers, scholars, and artists. For example, Mary Coyte (1784-1857) was a notable English writer and poet, while John Coyte (1753-1811) was a respected painter and engraver.

It is worth noting that the Coyte surname, while not among the most common in England, has maintained a consistent presence throughout the country's history, with families bearing this name contributing to various aspects of society and cultural life.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Coyte families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Coyte surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Devon leads with 37 Coytes recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.43x.

County Total Index
Devon 37 31.43x
Middlesex 7 1.24x
Surrey 5 1.81x
Channel Islands 4 23.87x
Dorset 2 5.39x
Hampshire 1 0.86x
Royal Navy 1 14.84x
Suffolk 1 1.45x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Modbury in Devon leads with 18 Coytes recorded in 1881 and an index of 6000.00x.

Place Total Index
Modbury 18 6000.00x
Stoke Damerel 8 97.09x
Islington London 5 9.12x
Walton On Thames 5 393.70x
Plympton St Mary 4 588.24x
St Helier 4 73.26x
Buckfastleigh 2 370.37x
Ermington 2 465.12x
Hampstead London 2 22.70x
Kingsbridge 2 666.67x
Witchampton 2 2222.22x
Andover 1 90.91x
Polstead 1 625.00x
Royal Navy 1 17.36x
Ugborough 1 357.14x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Coyte surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 4
E. 2
Ellen 2
Florence 2
Sophia 2
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Elizabeth 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Honor 1
Maria 1
Matilda 1
Rachel 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Coyte surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alfred 3
William 3
George 2
Henry 2
James 2
Richard 2
Sydney 2
Albert 1
Archibald 1
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Charlie 1
Edmond 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Herbert 1
J. 1
John 1
Percy 1
Robert 1
S. 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
Tom 1
W. 1
Walter 1
Willm. 1
Wm. 1

Top occupations

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 Coyte households.

FAQ

Coyte surname: questions and answers

How common was the Coyte surname in 1881?

In 1881, 53 people were recorded with the Coyte surname. That placed it at #26,134 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Coyte surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016. That gives Coyte a modern rank of #23,098.

What does the Coyte surname mean?

A variant of the surname "Coyette", derived from the Old French diminutive coyet meaning 'quail'.

What does the Coyte map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Coyte bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.