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UK surname

Odonohoe

Irish surname derived from Ó Donnchadha, meaning "descendant of Donnchadh" or "descendant of Donagh".

In the 1881 census there were 39 people recorded with the Odonohoe surname, ranking it #28,137 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 144, ranked #24,390, up from #28,137 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hertsmere, Basildon and Preston.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Odonohoe is 144 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 269.2%.

1881 census count

39

Ranked #28,137

Modern count

144

2016, ranked #24,390

Peak year

2016

144 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Odonohoe had 39 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,137 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 144 in 2016, ranked #24,390.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 77 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Odonohoe surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Odonohoe surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Odonohoe 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 39 #28,137
1891 historical 30 #31,889
1901 historical 77 #25,627
1911 historical 54 #27,423
1997 modern 127 #23,352
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 136 #23,186
2000 modern 138 #22,960
2001 modern 135 #22,945
2002 modern 135 #23,398
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 128 #24,117
2005 modern 131 #23,737
2006 modern 132 #23,834
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 135 #24,594
2010 modern 127 #26,176
2011 modern 133 #25,177
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 139 #24,912
2014 modern 141 #24,855
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 144 #24,390

Geography

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Where Odonohoes 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 Hertsmere, Basildon, Preston, Selby and Lewisham. 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 Hertsmere 012 Hertsmere
2 Basildon 008 Basildon
3 Preston 006 Preston
4 Selby 003 Selby
5 Lewisham 014 Lewisham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Odonohoe

These lists show first names that appear often with the Odonohoe 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 Odonohoe

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Odonohoe, 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 Odonohoe surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Odonohoe 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Odonohoe is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Odonohoe 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

Odonohoe 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 Odonohoe 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Odonohoe

The surname ODONOHOE is of Irish origin, tracing its roots back to medieval times. It is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name "O'Donnchadha," which translates to "descendant of Donnchadh." Donnchadh was a common personal name derived from the Old Irish words "donn" meaning "brown" and "cath" meaning "battle."

The ODONOHOE name originated in County Kerry, located in the southwestern part of Ireland. This region was historically a stronghold of the O'Donnchadha clan, who were a prominent family in the area. The earliest known record of the name appears in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, where it is mentioned in reference to events in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, during the Tudor conquest of Ireland, the surname ODONOHOE was recorded in various English administrative documents, often with slightly different spellings such as O'Donoghoe or O'Donohoe. This was a period of transition as Irish names were anglicized to conform with English conventions.

One notable bearer of the ODONOHOE name was Donal O'Donohoe, a 17th-century Irish poet and scholar who was renowned for his mastery of the Irish language and his contributions to preserving traditional Irish literature. He lived from approximately 1625 to 1685.

Another prominent figure with this surname was James O'Donohoe (1758-1825), an Irish-American merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the early development of the city of Louisville, Kentucky. He was one of the founders of the city's first Catholic parish and contributed to its economic growth.

In the 19th century, John O'Donohoe (1838-1908) was an Irish politician and Member of Parliament who represented the constituency of Tralee in County Kerry. He was actively involved in the Irish Home Rule movement and advocated for greater autonomy for Ireland within the United Kingdom.

Sir Nicholas Roderick O'Donohoe (1869-1965) was a British Army officer who served with distinction in the Second Boer War and World War I. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Father Tim O'Donohoe (1924-2001) was an Irish Catholic priest and human rights activist who worked tirelessly for social justice and peace in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. He was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and played a crucial role in mediating between conflicting groups.

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1881 census detail

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Odonohoe families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Odonohoe 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. Lancashire leads with 11 Odonohoes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.96x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 11 3.96x
Yorkshire 5 2.16x
Lanarkshire 4 5.29x
Cumberland 3 14.89x
Northumberland 1 2.87x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hulme in Lancashire leads with 7 Odonohoes recorded in 1881 and an index of 120.69x.

Place Total Index
Hulme 7 120.69x
Leeds 5 38.20x
Ardwick 4 160.00x
Barony 4 20.89x
St Cuthbert W O 3 306.12x
Westgate 1 46.30x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Alice 1
Ann 1
Catherine 1
Elizabeth 1
Katherine 1
Maria 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 3
Michael 2
Jas.J. 1
Jh.D. 1
Joseph 1
Tho.J. 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 Odonohoe households.

FAQ

Odonohoe surname: questions and answers

How common was the Odonohoe surname in 1881?

In 1881, 39 people were recorded with the Odonohoe surname. That placed it at #28,137 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Odonohoe surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 144 in 2016. That gives Odonohoe a modern rank of #24,390.

What does the Odonohoe surname mean?

Irish surname derived from Ó Donnchadha, meaning "descendant of Donnchadh" or "descendant of Donagh".

What does the Odonohoe map show?

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