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UK surname

Noot

A Dutch surname derived from the Old Dutch word noot meaning "nut" or "nutshell".

In the 1881 census there were 128 people recorded with the Noot surname, ranking it #17,079 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 81, ranked #32,971, down from #17,079 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Mary and Cadoxton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pembrokeshire, Chiltern and Wrexham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Noot is 179 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 36.7%.

1881 census count

128

Ranked #17,079

Modern count

81

2016, ranked #32,971

Peak year

1911

179 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 1998

Key insights

  • Noot had 128 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,079 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 81 in 2016, ranked #32,971.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 179 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Noot surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Noot surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Noot 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 60 #22,584
1861 historical 86 #22,810
1881 historical 128 #17,079
1891 historical 90 #25,399
1901 historical 135 #19,203
1911 historical 179 #16,023
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 93 #28,701
2001 modern 90 #28,793
2002 modern 85 #29,867
2003 modern 79 #30,549
2004 modern 88 #29,758
2005 modern 88 #29,831
2006 modern 90 #29,893
2007 modern 86 #30,808
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 88 #31,875
2011 modern 83 #32,336
2012 modern 79 #32,966
2013 modern 78 #33,215
2014 modern 78 #33,270
2015 modern 77 #33,272
2016 modern 81 #32,971

Geography

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Where Noots are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Mary, Cadoxton, London parishes and West Ham,Wanstead. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Pembrokeshire, Chiltern, Wrexham and Bury. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 St Mary Pembrokeshire
3 Cadoxton Glamorganshire
4 London parishes London 2
5 West Ham,Wanstead Essex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Pembrokeshire 016 Pembrokeshire
2 Chiltern 011 Chiltern
3 Wrexham 011 Wrexham
4 Wrexham 015 Wrexham
5 Bury 002 Bury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Noot

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Noot

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Noot is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Noot is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Noot falls in decile 10 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Noot 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 Noot, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Noot

The surname NOOT is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "noot," which means "nut" or "nutshell." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked with nuts or was somehow associated with the nut trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOOT can be found in historical records from the city of Utrecht in the 14th century. In these records, there are references to individuals with the surname NOOT, indicating that the name was already established in the region by that time.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the NOOT surname began to spread throughout the Netherlands and into neighboring regions. In the 1500s, there are records of a prominent Dutch family named NOOT who were influential in the city of Haarlem. One notable member of this family was Hendrik NOOT (c. 1500-1570), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a councilor to the Prince of Orange.

In the 17th century, the name NOOT gained recognition in the arts and literature. Celebrated Dutch painter Gerard NOOT (1615-1670) was known for his still-life paintings and depictions of everyday scenes. Around the same time, poet and playwright Pieter NOOT (1625-1691) gained fame for his satirical works and contributions to the Dutch Golden Age of literature.

As the Dutch expanded their global influence through trade and colonization, the NOOT surname also found its way to other parts of the world. In the late 18th century, there are records of a family named NOOT who settled in the Dutch Cape Colony (present-day South Africa). One of their descendants, Jacobus NOOT (1782-1853), became a prominent figure in the Cape Colony and served as a member of the Council of Justice.

Another notable bearer of the NOOT surname was Adriaan NOOT (1875-1945), a Dutch architect who made significant contributions to the Amsterdam School of architecture in the early 20th century. His designs, including the famous Scheepvaarthuis building in Amsterdam, are considered important examples of the expressionist architectural style.

While the NOOT surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, where it likely began as a nickname or occupational name related to the nut trade or industry.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Noot families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Noot 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. Pembrokeshire leads with 72 Noots recorded in 1881 and an index of 181.45x.

County Total Index
Pembrokeshire 72 181.45x
Glamorgan 14 6.44x
Middlesex 13 1.04x
Yorkshire 8 0.65x
Essex 7 2.84x
Sussex 7 3.33x
Kent 3 0.70x
Brecknockshire 1 4.00x
Carmarthenshire 1 1.90x
Suffolk 1 0.66x
Surrey 1 0.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tenby St Mary In in Pembrokeshire leads with 25 Noots recorded in 1881 and an index of 1237.62x.

Place Total Index
Tenby St Mary In 25 1237.62x
Pembroke St Mary 11 215.26x
Haverfordwest St Mary 9 1578.95x
Haverfordwest St Thomas 8 1012.66x
Coedfrank 7 463.58x
Ecclesall Bierlow 7 27.81x
Martletwy 7 4375.00x
Subdeanery 7 437.50x
West Ham 7 12.86x
Boulston 4 8000.00x
Hackney London 4 5.71x
Llantwit Lower 4 209.42x
Bletherston 3 3000.00x
Mile End Old Town 3 15.22x
Tonbridge 3 19.52x
Hammersmith London 2 6.50x
Haverfordwest St Martin 2 270.27x
Roath 2 20.26x
St Florence 2 1428.57x
St Giles In Fields 2 46.40x
Brecknock St John 1 47.39x
Camberwell 1 1.25x
Great Waldingfield 1 400.00x
Llanelly 1 8.44x
Penmark 1 476.19x
Redberth 1 2500.00x
Sheffield 1 2.54x
Shoreditch London 1 1.85x
St George Hanover 1 6.14x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 13
Elizabeth 8
Sarah 5
Margaret 4
Ann 3
Martha 3
Alice 2
Caroline 2
Ellen 2
Jane 2
Jennet 2
Ada 1
Annie 1
Catherine 1
Constance 1
Edith 1
Flora 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Henrietta 1
Jennett 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Rowena 1
Susana 1
Susanah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 12
John 7
Thomas 7
George 5
James 5
Charles 4
David 2
Henry 2
Herbert 2
Jacob 2
Albert 1
Anthony 1
Arthur 1
Edward 1
Eli 1
Evan 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Jas. 1
Percival 1
Percy 1
Sidney 1
Simon 1
Stephen 1
Wm. 1
Wm.E. 1

FAQ

Noot surname: questions and answers

How common was the Noot surname in 1881?

In 1881, 128 people were recorded with the Noot surname. That placed it at #17,079 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Noot surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 81 in 2016. That gives Noot a modern rank of #32,971.

What does the Noot surname mean?

A Dutch surname derived from the Old Dutch word noot meaning "nut" or "nutshell".

What does the Noot map show?

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