UK surname
A surname with possible origins in Spain or Portugal relating to geography or location.
In the 1881 census there were 83 people recorded with the Noar surname, ranking it #21,808 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 56, ranked #34,562, down from #21,808 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Eccles, Manchester and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Noar is 100 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 32.5%.
1881 census count
83
Ranked #21,808
Modern count
56
2016, ranked #34,562
Peak year
1911
100 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Noar surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Noar surname density by area, 1911 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 | 23 | #29,205 |
| 1861 | historical | 32 | #29,944 |
| 1881 | historical | 83 | #21,808 |
| 1891 | historical | 79 | #26,897 |
| 1901 | historical | 87 | #24,386 |
| 1911 | historical | 100 | #22,717 |
| 1997 | modern | 61 | #31,526 |
| 1998 | modern | 65 | #31,477 |
| 1999 | modern | 65 | #31,605 |
| 2000 | modern | 63 | #31,829 |
| 2001 | modern | 62 | #31,798 |
| 2002 | modern | 54 | #32,927 |
| 2003 | modern | 59 | #32,530 |
| 2004 | modern | 59 | #32,787 |
| 2005 | modern | 59 | #33,008 |
| 2006 | modern | 52 | #33,923 |
| 2007 | modern | 55 | #33,965 |
| 2008 | modern | 56 | #34,084 |
| 2009 | modern | 53 | #34,481 |
| 2010 | modern | 58 | #34,346 |
| 2011 | modern | 56 | #34,450 |
| 2012 | modern | 46 | #35,053 |
| 2013 | modern | 53 | #34,715 |
| 2014 | modern | 57 | #34,556 |
| 2015 | modern | 55 | #34,620 |
| 2016 | modern | 56 | #34,562 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Eccles, Manchester, Liverpool, St Giles Camberwell and Bowdon. 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 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Giles Camberwell | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Bowdon | Cheshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Noar 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 Noar, 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 Noar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Noar 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, Noar 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 Noar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Noar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname NOAR is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "noorden," meaning "north," suggesting that the name may have been initially adopted by someone who lived in the northern regions of the Netherlands or came from the north.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NOAR can be found in the historical records of the city of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Pieter NOAR is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, records show that a family bearing the NOAR surname settled in the town of Delft, which was known for its production of the famous Delft Blue pottery. It is possible that some members of this family were involved in the pottery trade, contributing to the local economy and cultural heritage.
During the Dutch Golden Age, a prominent figure with the surname NOAR was Jan NOAR (1602-1678), a skilled engraver and printmaker who worked in Amsterdam. His intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes, cityscapes, and biblical scenes were highly regarded and sought after by art collectors of the time.
Another notable individual was Willem NOAR (1718-1793), a Dutch philosopher and writer who published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His treatise "On the Nature of Virtue" was widely read and discussed in intellectual circles across Europe.
In the 19th century, a family with the NOAR surname established itself in the city of Rotterdam. One of its descendants, Cornelis NOAR (1842-1913), became a respected architect and designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Rotterdam City Hall and the Oude Kerk (Old Church).
Throughout its history, the surname NOAR has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and architects. While its exact origins remain somewhat uncertain, the name's connection to the Dutch word "noorden" suggests a deep-rooted heritage linked to the northern regions of the Netherlands.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Noar 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. Lancashire leads with 56 Noars recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.83x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 56 | 5.83x |
| Cheshire | 12 | 6.72x |
| Surrey | 12 | 3.04x |
| Caernarfonshire | 2 | 6.11x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.71x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 12 Noars recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.21x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell | 12 | 23.21x |
| Manchester | 12 | 27.78x |
| Liverpool | 10 | 17.14x |
| Timperley | 8 | 1290.32x |
| Cheetham | 7 | 97.77x |
| Lancaster | 5 | 87.41x |
| Pendleton In Salford | 5 | 43.71x |
| Cheadle | 4 | 117.30x |
| Beswick | 3 | 121.95x |
| Openshaw | 3 | 66.67x |
| Rochdale | 3 | 428.57x |
| Birkdale | 2 | 82.30x |
| Eglwys Rhos | 2 | 487.80x |
| Worsley | 2 | 33.78x |
| Hulme | 1 | 4.99x |
| Llanwonno | 1 | 19.76x |
| Salford | 1 | 3.54x |
| Stretford | 1 | 18.94x |
| Wardleworth | 1 | 18.21x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Noar 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 Noar 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 Noar households.
FAQ
In 1881, 83 people were recorded with the Noar surname. That placed it at #21,808 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 56 in 2016. That gives Noar a modern rank of #34,562.
A surname with possible origins in Spain or Portugal relating to geography or location.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Noar 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.