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UK surname

Hoole

An English surname derived from the name of a town in Cheshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 972 people recorded with the Hoole surname, ranking it #4,001 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,098, ranked #5,347, down from #4,001 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Preston and Garstang. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leeds, Blackburn with Darwen and Chesterfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoole is 1,307 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13.0%.

1881 census count

972

Ranked #4,001

Modern count

1,098

2016, ranked #5,347

Peak year

1911

1,307 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hoole had 972 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,001 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,098 in 2016, ranked #5,347.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,307 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hoole surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hoole surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hoole 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 663 #3,915
1861 historical 646 #4,158
1881 historical 972 #4,001
1891 historical 1,058 #3,965
1901 historical 1,160 #4,206
1911 historical 1,307 #3,648
1997 modern 1,146 #4,896
1998 modern 1,168 #4,997
1999 modern 1,190 #4,966
2000 modern 1,173 #5,004
2001 modern 1,156 #4,971
2002 modern 1,186 #4,951
2003 modern 1,146 #5,007
2004 modern 1,171 #4,913
2005 modern 1,145 #4,962
2006 modern 1,133 #5,002
2007 modern 1,156 #4,967
2008 modern 1,153 #5,002
2009 modern 1,170 #5,048
2010 modern 1,179 #5,116
2011 modern 1,175 #5,074
2012 modern 1,155 #5,068
2013 modern 1,144 #5,199
2014 modern 1,139 #5,242
2015 modern 1,129 #5,233
2016 modern 1,098 #5,347

Geography

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Where Hooles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Preston, Garstang, Sheffield and Middlewich. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leeds, Blackburn with Darwen, Chesterfield, Isle of Anglesey and Chorley. 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 London parishes London 3
2 Preston Lancashire
3 Garstang Lancashire
4 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Middlewich Cheshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leeds 107 Leeds
2 Blackburn with Darwen 012 Blackburn with Darwen
3 Chesterfield 008 Chesterfield
4 Isle of Anglesey 003 Isle of Anglesey
5 Chorley 002 Chorley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hoole

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hoole

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Hoole surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hoole household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Hoole is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hoole is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Hoole falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hoole is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hoole

The surname HOOLE has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hol," meaning a hollow or depression in the ground. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived near or in a hollow or valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOOLE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Holae" is mentioned, referring to a location in Cheshire, which could be linked to the surname's origins.

During the 13th century, the surname HOOLE appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which listed a "Willelmus de la Hole." The surname was often associated with places like Hole in Cheshire, Hoole in Lancashire, and Hole in Wiltshire, indicating a strong connection to specific localities.

In the 14th century, the name HOOLE continued to be documented in various records. One notable example is John Hoole, a member of the Parliament of England, who represented Cheshire in 1328 and 1335.

During the 16th century, the HOOLE surname gained prominence with the birth of Charles Hoole (1610-1667), an English writer and schoolmaster. He was the author of several educational works, including "A New Discovery of the Old Art of Teaching Schoole" and "Terminations and Illustrations."

Another significant figure bearing the HOOLE surname was John Hoole (1727-1803), an English playwright, translator, and writer. He is best known for his translations of Tasso's "Jerusalem Delivered" and Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso."

In the 19th century, Elijah Hoole (1798-1872) was a prominent English Wesleyan minister and missionary. He served as a missionary in India and later became the Secretary of the Wesleyan Missionary Society.

The surname HOOLE has also been associated with various place names throughout history, such as Hoole in Cheshire, Hoole in Lancashire, and Hooley in Surrey, further reinforcing its connection to specific geographic locations.

While the HOOLE surname has remained relatively uncommon, it has left a lasting legacy through the contributions of individuals like Charles Hoole, John Hoole, and Elijah Hoole, whose works and efforts have shaped various fields, including education, literature, and missionary endeavors.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hoole families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoole 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. Lancashire leads with 341 Hooles recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.04x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 341 3.04x
Yorkshire 217 2.32x
Cheshire 135 6.47x
Surrey 57 1.24x
Derbyshire 45 3.04x
Middlesex 38 0.40x
Shropshire 22 2.69x
Lincolnshire 19 1.26x
Staffordshire 18 0.56x
Nottinghamshire 13 1.02x
Kent 12 0.37x
Bedfordshire 10 2.04x
Flintshire 9 3.54x
Essex 7 0.38x
Buckinghamshire 5 0.87x
Durham 4 0.14x
Hampshire 3 0.15x
Sussex 3 0.19x
Devon 2 0.10x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.17x
Gloucestershire 1 0.05x
Hertfordshire 1 0.15x
Isle of Man 1 0.57x
Northamptonshire 1 0.11x
Oxfordshire 1 0.17x
Somerset 1 0.07x
Warwickshire 1 0.04x
Worcestershire 1 0.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Preston in Lancashire leads with 84 Hooles recorded in 1881 and an index of 27.99x.

Place Total Index
Preston 84 27.99x
Blackburn 42 14.07x
Sheffield 33 11.07x
Brightside Bierlow 26 14.15x
Nether Hallam 22 17.36x
Wincham 21 545.45x
Winmarleigh 20 1626.02x
Hunslet 17 11.64x
Hasland 15 99.60x
Tonge 15 63.75x
Wortley In Bramley 15 20.22x
Habergham Eaves 14 13.66x
Newton In Northwich 14 220.47x
Ecclesall Bierlow 13 6.82x
Everton 13 3.64x
Monks Coppenhall 13 16.51x
Camberwell 12 1.99x
Widnes 12 14.83x
Islington London 11 1.20x
Leftwich 11 118.66x
Wharton 11 96.83x
Lambeth 10 1.21x
New Sleaford 10 103.31x
Balby Cum Hexthorpe 9 80.50x
Chorley 9 14.30x
Greasbrough 9 72.76x
Hornsey 9 7.53x
Over 9 42.43x
Stoke Upon Trent 9 2.66x
Sutton 9 27.01x
Bradfield 8 22.15x
Cockerham 8 279.72x
Farnley In Bramley 8 68.43x
Haslingden 8 17.23x
Rhuddlan Rhyl 8 451.98x
Albrighton 7 177.67x
Heaton Norris 7 10.96x
Norton 7 57.42x
Padiham 7 25.83x
Sculcoates 7 4.71x
Shifnal 7 31.57x
Weaverham Cum Milton 7 126.81x
Accrington 6 5.88x
Armley 6 14.52x
Beaghall 6 550.46x
Bethnal Green London 6 1.46x
Hartford 6 127.12x
Kimberworth 6 11.54x
Kingston On Thames 6 5.42x
Kirkby In Ashfield 6 44.02x
Leyland 6 30.75x
Luton 6 7.08x
Mortlake 6 29.23x
Pickmere 6 759.49x
Prestwich 6 21.44x
Rawmarsh 6 18.13x
Reddish 6 38.84x
Royton 6 17.49x
Spotland 6 4.81x
Walton Le Dale 6 19.91x
Wanstead 6 18.36x
West Derby 6 1.83x
Ardwick 5 4.94x
Bermondsey 5 1.78x
Grendon Underwood 5 390.63x
Middlewich 5 116.55x
Sharples 5 41.08x
Staveley 5 19.03x
Barton In Preston 4 333.33x
Brinnington 4 20.52x
Canterbury St Mary 4 18.48x
Cridling Stubbs 4 444.44x
Crigglestone 4 44.35x
Heckington 4 69.57x
Lamesley 4 26.42x
Middleton In Oldham 4 11.89x
Newcastle Under Lyme 4 7.08x
Skelmersdale 4 21.40x
Southwark St George Martyr 4 2.10x
Sutton St Mary 4 27.99x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

FAQ

Hoole surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hoole surname in 1881?

In 1881, 972 people were recorded with the Hoole surname. That placed it at #4,001 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hoole surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,098 in 2016. That gives Hoole a modern rank of #5,347.

What does the Hoole surname mean?

An English surname derived from the name of a town in Cheshire, England.

What does the Hoole map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hoole 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.