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UK surname

Noman

A surname meaning "no man" or "nobody" in various languages.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Noman surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 240, ranked #17,278, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Cardiff and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Noman is 240 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2300.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

240

2016, ranked #17,278

Peak year

2016

240 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Noman had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 240 in 2016, ranked #17,278.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 94 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Noman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Noman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Noman 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 28 #28,274
1861 historical 94 #21,883
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 66 #28,541
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 29 #30,190
1997 modern 60 #31,629
1998 modern 54 #32,518
1999 modern 62 #31,893
2000 modern 54 #32,710
2001 modern 54 #32,583
2002 modern 73 #31,159
2003 modern 77 #30,762
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 120 #25,269
2007 modern 136 #23,708
2008 modern 139 #23,635
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 159 #22,577
2011 modern 169 #21,499
2012 modern 206 #18,837
2013 modern 198 #19,657
2014 modern 228 #17,977
2015 modern 237 #17,413
2016 modern 240 #17,278

Geography

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Where Nomans 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 Hounslow, Cardiff and Brent. 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 Hounslow 006 Hounslow
2 Cardiff 036 Cardiff
3 Cardiff 038 Cardiff
4 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
5 Brent 007 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Noman

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Noman

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Noman is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Noman 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

Noman falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Noman 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Noman

The surname NOMAN is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Its earliest recorded form was "No Man," which was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone who was considered a loner or a recluse, living isolated from the community.

In the 13th century, records show instances of the name appearing in various forms, such as "Noman," "Noman," and "Noman." These variations were due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. The name was also found in medieval manuscripts and tax rolls from regions like Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

One of the earliest documented references to the name NOMAN can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were surveys of landholdings in England. The entry mentions a "William Noman" from the county of Nottinghamshire.

As time passed, the name evolved into its modern spelling, "NOMAN." By the 16th century, it had become a well-established surname in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire.

Among the notable individuals who bore the NOMAN surname throughout history are John NOMAN (c. 1540-1622), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York; Elizabeth NOMAN (1585-1672), a celebrated author and poet from Lincolnshire; and Sir Thomas NOMAN (1620-1689), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Nottinghamshire.

In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of William NOMAN (1745-1823), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral. Another significant figure was Mary NOMAN (1789-1858), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first girls' schools in Yorkshire.

Over the centuries, the NOMAN surname has left its mark on various aspects of English history, from commerce and politics to literature and architecture. While its origins may have been humble, the name has earned a respected place among the annals of English surnames.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Noman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Noman 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 9 Nomans recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.25x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 9.25x
Worcestershire 1 7.87x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 5 Nomans recorded in 1881 and an index of 53.02x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 5 53.02x
Acton 3 526.32x
Chiswick 1 188.68x
Suckley 1 5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emily 2
Bessie 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Edward 2
Ayling 1
Philip 1
Thomas 1
William 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 Noman households.

FAQ

Noman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Noman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Noman surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Noman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 240 in 2016. That gives Noman a modern rank of #17,278.

What does the Noman surname mean?

A surname meaning "no man" or "nobody" in various languages.

What does the Noman map show?

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