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UK surname

Hoyes

A locative surname referring to someone from a place called Hoy.

In the 1881 census there were 321 people recorded with the Hoyes surname, ranking it #9,277 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 437, ranked #11,045, down from #9,277 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lincoln St Botolph, Hawton and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Kesteven, East Lindsey and Herefordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoyes is 525 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 36.1%.

1881 census count

321

Ranked #9,277

Modern count

437

2016, ranked #11,045

Peak year

1911

525 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hoyes had 321 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,277 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 437 in 2016, ranked #11,045.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 525 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Hoyes surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hoyes surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hoyes 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 300 #7,650
1861 historical 471 #5,515
1881 historical 321 #9,277
1891 historical 511 #7,296
1901 historical 484 #8,244
1911 historical 525 #7,551
1997 modern 421 #10,589
1998 modern 425 #10,859
1999 modern 437 #10,717
2000 modern 449 #10,459
2001 modern 441 #10,412
2002 modern 443 #10,577
2003 modern 442 #10,434
2004 modern 421 #10,866
2005 modern 425 #10,667
2006 modern 424 #10,748
2007 modern 428 #10,766
2008 modern 424 #10,952
2009 modern 436 #10,965
2010 modern 455 #10,802
2011 modern 463 #10,551
2012 modern 444 #10,775
2013 modern 446 #10,911
2014 modern 442 #11,057
2015 modern 435 #11,120
2016 modern 437 #11,045

Geography

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Where Hoyes' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lincoln St Botolph, Hawton, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, London parishes and Hough-on-the-Hill, with Brandon and Gelston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Kesteven, East Lindsey, Herefordshire and Salford. 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 Lincoln St Botolph Lincolnshire
2 Hawton Nottinghamshire
3 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
4 London parishes London 3
5 Hough-on-the-Hill, with Brandon and Gelston Lincolnshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Kesteven 009 South Kesteven
2 East Lindsey 007 East Lindsey
3 Herefordshire 021 Herefordshire, County of
4 Salford 020 Salford
5 South Kesteven 003 South Kesteven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hoyes

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hoyes

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Hoyes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Hoyes household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hoyes 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

Hoyes is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Hoyes falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hoyes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Hoyes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hoyes

The surname HOYES is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Hoy, which was an area in the English county of Buckinghamshire.

The earliest recorded instance of the name HOYES can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire, dating back to 1273. This historical record mentions a person named John de Hoy, suggesting that the surname likely originated from this region.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Hoye, Hoy, and Hoys, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal interpretations.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname HOYES was Sir Edward Hoyes, a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as a Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire from 1601 to 1611.

Another individual of note was William Hoyes, born in 1624 in Buckinghamshire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who studied at Oxford University and later became a rector in the Church of England.

In the 18th century, the name HOYES gained recognition with the birth of John Hoyes (1735-1803), a celebrated English painter and engraver. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, and he is remembered for his portraits and landscapes.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Thomas Hoyes (1815-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Buckinghamshire. He made significant contributions to local charities and played a pivotal role in the development of his community.

Another notable figure was Mary Hoyes (1867-1942), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and was actively involved in the women's suffrage movement in England.

While the surname HOYES has its roots in Buckinghamshire, it eventually spread to other parts of England and beyond. The name's origins can be traced back to the Old English word "hoh," meaning a heel or ridge, which may have been a reference to the geographic features of the area where the name originated.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hoyes families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoyes 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. Lincolnshire leads with 143 Hoyes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.56x.

County Total Index
Lincolnshire 143 28.56x
Yorkshire 49 1.58x
Nottinghamshire 27 6.40x
Derbyshire 16 3.26x
Lancashire 15 0.40x
Surrey 15 0.98x
Middlesex 10 0.32x
Hampshire 8 1.25x
Gloucestershire 7 1.14x
Kent 7 0.66x
Staffordshire 7 0.66x
Midlothian 5 1.19x
Durham 3 0.32x
Herefordshire 2 1.56x
Morayshire 2 4.11x
Devon 1 0.15x
Leicestershire 1 0.29x
Suffolk 1 0.26x
Sutherland 1 4.15x
Wiltshire 1 0.36x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hough On Hill in Lincolnshire leads with 11 Hoyes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 2619.05x.

Place Total Index
Hough On Hill 11 2619.05x
Codnor Loscoe 10 257.73x
Wrightington 10 617.28x
Hawton 9 2903.23x
Hough On Hill Brandon 9 3600.00x
Bethnal Green London 7 5.15x
Croft 7 864.20x
Great Gonerby 7 542.64x
Harborne 7 20.67x
Laceby 7 642.20x
Manthorpe Cum Little 7 182.77x
Northwood 7 76.59x
Brightside Bierlow 6 9.86x
Greenwich 6 12.04x
Louth 6 52.31x
Newington 6 5.19x
Wortley In Bramley 6 24.42x
Wrawby 6 444.44x
Bilton Cum Harrogate 5 47.13x
Brant Broughton 5 684.93x
Brauncewell 5 2631.58x
Cheltenham 5 10.55x
Heeley 5 53.02x
Ilkeston 5 36.39x
Lambeth 5 1.83x
South Cockerington 5 2000.00x
Billinghay 4 259.74x
Claypole 4 547.95x
Newington 4 46.84x
Skelton In Guisbrough 4 47.68x
Spittlegate 4 57.80x
Bestwood Park 3 400.00x
Doncaster 3 13.23x
Greasley 3 31.51x
Lavington 3 1764.71x
Navenby 3 291.26x
North Kyme 3 400.00x
Nottingham St Nicholas 3 52.17x
Penge 3 15.00x
Rotherham 3 17.15x
Sculcoates 3 6.10x
Sotby 3 1428.57x
Stroxton 3 2500.00x
Ashby De La Laund 2 1111.11x
Balderton 2 173.91x
Barrowby 2 232.56x
Bristol St James In 2 22.15x
Carlton Le Moorland 2 606.06x
Colinton 2 42.74x
Donington 2 111.11x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 3.17x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 2 1.19x
Hereford St Nicholas 2 114.29x
Holme 2 1428.57x
Kensington London 2 1.15x
Metheringham 2 100.00x
Newark Upon Trent 2 13.18x
Skegness 2 139.86x
Skidbrook 2 454.55x
South Collingham 2 240.96x
Southwick 2 22.68x
St Botolph Lincoln 2 55.56x
St Paul Lincoln 2 227.27x
St Swithin Lincoln 2 25.41x
Stamford All Sts 2 71.43x
Swinderby 2 370.37x
Winceby 2 2857.14x
Barkstone 1 188.68x
Bourn 1 24.75x
Christchurch 1 7.18x
Fornham St Martin 1 303.03x
Gate Fulford 1 13.79x
Headingley Cum Burley 1 5.01x
Ilkley 1 19.72x
Lofthouse 1 21.60x
New Spynie 1 57.14x
Rand 1 1428.57x
Sledmere Cum Croom 1 185.19x
St Margaret Lincoln 1 222.22x
Westborough 1 526.32x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 25
Sarah 19
Ann 8
Annie 7
Elizabeth 6
Emma 6
Jane 6
Emily 5
Fanny 5
Alice 4
Ellen 4
Maria 4
Ada 3
Betsy 3
Charlotte 3
Eliza 3
Gertrude 3
Harriett 3
Margaret 3
Rebecca 3
Betsey 2
Caroline 2
Lucy 2
Martha 2
Adelaide 1
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Clara 1
Deborah 1
Edith 1
Eliz.Anne 1
Elizbth. 1
Hannah 1
Hettie 1
Isabella 1
Janes 1
Kate 1
Lilian 1
Lois 1
Lousia 1
Matilda 1
Minnie 1
Miriam 1
Norah 1
Priscilla 1
Rachel 1
Selina 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 27
William 27
George 18
Thomas 16
Henry 7
Alfred 5
Edward 5
James 5
Robert 5
Charles 4
Joseph 4
Arthur 3
Herbert 3
Samuel 3
Albert 2
Francis 2
Thos. 2
Tom 2
Wm. 2
Daniel 1
David 1
Dennis 1
Elijah 1
Frank 1
Harry 1
Isaac 1
Jonathan 1
Josh. 1
Martinus 1
Mathew 1
Nathan 1
Richard 1
Tompkin 1
Turner 1

FAQ

Hoyes surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hoyes surname in 1881?

In 1881, 321 people were recorded with the Hoyes surname. That placed it at #9,277 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hoyes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 437 in 2016. That gives Hoyes a modern rank of #11,045.

What does the Hoyes surname mean?

A locative surname referring to someone from a place called Hoy.

What does the Hoyes map show?

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