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UK surname

Noe

A surname of French origin, derived from a place name or referring to someone living near a walnut tree.

In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Noe surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 159, ranked #22,798, up from #30,215 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, East Lindsey and Castle Point.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Noe is 165 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 562.5%.

1881 census count

24

Ranked #30,215

Modern count

159

2016, ranked #22,798

Peak year

2014

165 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Noe had 24 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,215 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016, ranked #22,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 68 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Noe surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Noe surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Noe 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 13 #30,970
1881 historical 24 #30,215
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 68 #26,598
1997 modern 132 #22,821
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 140 #22,789
2000 modern 137 #23,048
2001 modern 131 #23,343
2002 modern 140 #22,876
2003 modern 134 #23,260
2004 modern 134 #23,425
2005 modern 141 #22,688
2006 modern 143 #22,619
2007 modern 147 #22,510
2008 modern 149 #22,530
2009 modern 151 #22,816
2010 modern 158 #22,692
2011 modern 161 #22,187
2012 modern 149 #23,372
2013 modern 157 #22,904
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 159 #22,796
2016 modern 159 #22,798

Geography

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Where Noes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnet, East Lindsey and Castle Point. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnet 037 Barnet
2 Barnet 035 Barnet
3 Barnet 034 Barnet
4 East Lindsey 018 East Lindsey
5 Castle Point 001 Castle Point

Forenames

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First names often paired with Noe

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Noe

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Noe surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Noe household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Noe is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Noe 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

Noe falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Noe 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Noe

The surname Noe originated in France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "noé," which means "nut" or "walnut." This surname likely began as a nickname for someone who worked with nuts or lived near a walnut tree.

One of the earliest records of the name Noe can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholders in England after the Norman Conquest. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Noe in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Noé, Noye, and Noy, in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France.

One notable figure from history bearing the surname Noe was Philip Noe (c. 1610-1676), a French Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

Another noteworthy individual was Jean-Baptiste Noe (1728-1816), a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and historical scenes.

In the 18th century, the name Noe was associated with a small village in the Ardennes region of France, which was once called Noé-les-Malades (literally "Noe the Sick").

Henry Noe (1835-1915), an American businessman and philanthropist, was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded the Noe Valley district in San Francisco, which bears his name.

Robert Noe (1908-1980) was a French writer and journalist who penned several novels and worked as a war correspondent during World War II.

The surname Noe has also been found in various European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, likely due to migration patterns and the spread of French influence across the continent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Noe families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Noe 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. Middlesex leads with 12 Noes recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.16x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 12 6.16x
Essex 5 13.00x
Dorset 1 7.82x
Kent 1 1.50x
Surrey 1 1.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 6 Noes recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.01x.

Place Total Index
Shoreditch London 6 71.01x
Bethnal Green London 5 59.10x
Walthamstow 5 362.32x
Croydon 1 18.98x
Deptford St Paul 1 19.49x
Paddington London 1 13.97x
Portland 1 144.93x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Caroline 2
Celestine 1
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1
Kate 1
Martha 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 3
Charles 2
John 2
William 2
Abram 1
George 1
Herbert 1
James 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 Noe households.

FAQ

Noe surname: questions and answers

How common was the Noe surname in 1881?

In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Noe surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Noe surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016. That gives Noe a modern rank of #22,798.

What does the Noe surname mean?

A surname of French origin, derived from a place name or referring to someone living near a walnut tree.

What does the Noe map show?

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