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UK surname

Nota

A Latinate or Latinized surname derived from the Italian word "nota" meaning "note" or "mark."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Rotherham and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nota is 184 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

2010

184 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nota surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nota surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nota 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 116 #24,688
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 128 #24,017
2000 modern 125 #24,351
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 133 #23,585
2003 modern 137 #22,939
2004 modern 132 #23,625
2005 modern 143 #22,473
2006 modern 158 #21,229
2007 modern 162 #21,115
2008 modern 160 #21,521
2009 modern 170 #21,095
2010 modern 184 #20,521
2011 modern 182 #20,495
2012 modern 171 #21,303
2013 modern 176 #21,237
2014 modern 175 #21,477
2015 modern 178 #21,149
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Notas 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 Ealing, Rotherham, Newham, Doncaster and Sandwell. 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 Ealing 017 Ealing
2 Rotherham 005 Rotherham
3 Newham 018 Newham
4 Doncaster 032 Doncaster
5 Sandwell 032 Sandwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nota

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nota

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

Nota 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

Nota 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 Nota 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
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Nota

The surname NOTA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "nota," meaning "note" or "mark," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was a scribe, a notary, or someone who kept records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NOTA surname can be found in the historic city of Venice, where a family of notaries and scribes bore this name. In the late 15th century, a prominent member of the NOTA family, Giovanni NOTA, served as a notary public in the Venetian Republic.

The NOTA name later spread to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy. In the 16th century, a nobleman named Luca NOTA was a prominent figure in the city of Florence, known for his patronage of the arts and his collection of rare manuscripts.

During the Renaissance period, the NOTA surname was also associated with the world of music. In the late 16th century, a composer named Ludovico NOTA gained recognition for his madrigals and other vocal works, which were performed in the courts of Italy.

As the NOTA family expanded and migrated throughout Europe, the name took on various spellings, such as NOTTA and NOTARI. In the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Pieter NOTA established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, contributing to the spread of the name in the Netherlands.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the NOTA surname was Giuseppe NOTA, an Italian botanist and naturalist who lived in the 18th century. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Sicily and published several works on the subject.

Other notable individuals with the NOTA surname include Pier Luigi NOTA, an Italian sculptor and architect active in the 19th century, and Vincenzo NOTA, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Throughout its history, the NOTA surname has been associated with various professions, from scribes and notaries to artists, musicians, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

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FAQ

Nota surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nota surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Nota a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Nota surname mean?

A Latinate or Latinized surname derived from the Italian word "nota" meaning "note" or "mark."

What does the Nota map show?

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