UK surname

Noto

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone from the town of Noto in Sicily.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Telford and Wrekin, Runnymede and Bristol.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Noto is 164 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

152

2016, ranked #23,516

Peak year

2013

164 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 152 in 2016, ranked #23,516.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

Noto surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Noto surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Noto 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
1997	modern	117	#24,553
1998	modern	120	#24,793
1999	modern	129	#23,907
2000	modern	125	#24,351
2001	modern	130	#23,457
2002	modern	126	#24,393
2003	modern	135	#23,155
2004	modern	138	#22,997
2005	modern	135	#23,297
2006	modern	137	#23,270
2007	modern	139	#23,377
2008	modern	152	#22,225
2009	modern	153	#22,611
2010	modern	154	#23,082
2011	modern	163	#21,983
2012	modern	158	#22,460
2013	modern	164	#22,236
2014	modern	162	#22,624
2015	modern	159	#22,796
2016	modern	152	#23,516

Geography

Where Notos 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 Telford and Wrekin, Runnymede, Bristol, Brent and Broxbourne. 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	Telford and Wrekin 017	Telford and Wrekin
2	Runnymede 010	Runnymede
3	Bristol 005	Bristol, City of
4	Brent 011	Brent
5	Broxbourne 012	Broxbourne

Forenames

First names often paired with Noto

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Emma Antoinette Antonella Lauren Sandra Emily Rosemary Sarah Giuseppina

Recent male names

Giuseppe Antonio Carlo Mario Giovanni Michael Alfonso Gino Salvatore Andrew

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Noto

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Noto surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Noto household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Noto 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

Noto 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Noto falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Noto is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Noto

The surname NOTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from a place name, which was a common practice during the Middle Ages when surnames began to emerge.

One theory suggests that NOTO is derived from the Italian town of Noto, located in the province of Syracuse, Sicily. This town traces its roots back to the 8th century BC when it was founded by the Sicilian Greeks. The name "Noto" is thought to come from the Greek word "nótos," meaning "south wind."

Another theory proposes that NOTO may have originated from the Latin word "notus," meaning "known" or "famous." This could indicate that the surname was initially given to someone who was well-known or had achieved a certain level of prominence within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname NOTO date back to the 14th century in various historical records and manuscripts from Sicily. One notable example is a document from 1372, which mentions a certain Bartolomeo NOTO, a merchant from the city of Palermo.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Vincenzo NOTO (1435-1499) was a renowned architect and engineer responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Sicily, including the Castello di Mussomeli.

During the 16th century, the NOTO surname spread beyond Sicily to other parts of Italy. Girolamo NOTO (1520-1592), a skilled goldsmith from Naples, was renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship and was commissioned to create various works for the nobility and clergy.

In the 17th century, the name NOTO appeared in association with several religious figures. Tommaso NOTO (1627-1696) was a Jesuit priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Palermo and authored several theological treatises.

Moving into the 18th century, Giuseppe NOTO (1718-1778) was a renowned painter and fresco artist from Palermo, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Sicily.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname NOTO who have left their mark on history, contributing to various fields such as architecture, art, religion, and commerce throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Noto surname: questions and answers

How common is the Noto surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 152 in 2016. That gives Noto a modern rank of #23,516.

What does the Noto surname mean?