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UK surname

Ohea

A Hawaiian surname indicating a calm region or place.

In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Ohea surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 102, ranked #30,722, down from #29,484 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Guildford, Camden and Fenland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ohea is 104 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 251.7%.

1881 census count

29

Ranked #29,484

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2015

104 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • • Ohea had 29 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,484 surname in that year.
  • • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 50 in 1901.
  • • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Map

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Ohea surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ohea surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ohea 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 30 #27,891
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 29 #29,484
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 50 #28,590
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 74 #30,562
1999 modern 80 #30,152
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 92 #28,974
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 90 #29,893
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 93 #30,682
2010 modern 91 #31,497
2011 modern 90 #31,564
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 94 #31,909
2015 modern 104 #30,269
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Oheas 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 Guildford, Camden, Fenland, Allerdale and Havant. 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 Guildford 018 Guildford
2 Camden 013 Camden
3 Fenland 011 Fenland
4 Allerdale 001 Allerdale
5 Havant 013 Havant

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ohea

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Margaret Mary Anne Claire Kathleen Jane Nicola Catherine Emma Chloe

Recent male names

Paul James Dennis Brendan Alan Niall Daniel Peter Christopher Henry

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ohea

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ohea, 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 Ohea surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Ohea 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Ohea is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ohea 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

Ohea falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ohea 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Origin

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Meaning and origin of Ohea

The surname OHEA has its origins traced back to the ancient Irish territory of Uí Echach, which was located in what is now County Down, Northern Ireland. This name is derived from the Gaelic words "Ua hEachaidh," meaning "descendant of Eachaidh." Eachaidh was a personal name that was commonly used in Ireland during the Middle Ages.

The earliest known record of the OHEA surname can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which dates back to the 15th century. In these annals, several members of the Uí Echach clan are mentioned, indicating that the OHEA surname was already in use at that time.

In the 16th century, the OHEA family played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars, with several individuals serving as military leaders and politicians. One notable figure was Patrick OHEA, who was a commander in the Irish Confederate forces during the Irish Confederate War of 1641-1653.

As the OHEA family spread throughout Ireland, various spellings of the surname emerged, including O'Hea, O'Hee, and Hea. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name.

In the 17th century, several members of the OHEA family were forced to flee Ireland due to the ongoing conflicts between the Irish and the English. Some settled in other parts of Europe, while others immigrated to the American colonies, where they established new branches of the OHEA family tree.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the OHEA surname. These include:

1. John OHEA (1789-1856), an Irish-American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. 2. Mary OHEA (1826-1901), an Irish-born writer and educator who founded several schools in New York City. 3. Michael OHEA (1845-1928), an Irish-born businessman who played a prominent role in the development of the mining industry in Montana. 4. Elizabeth OHEA (1870-1947), an Irish-American activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and labor rights. 5. Thomas OHEA (1901-1982), an Irish-born artist and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Irish mythology and history.

While the OHEA surname may not be as prevalent as some other Irish names, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and reflects the turbulent times in which its bearers lived. Despite the challenges faced by the OHEA family throughout the years, their legacy continues to be preserved through their contributions to various fields and their enduring presence in communities around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ohea families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ohea 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 11 Oheas recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.64x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 5.64x
Sussex 5 15.22x
Lancashire 2 0.87x
Ayrshire 1 6.86x
Royal Navy 1 43.10x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bow London in Middlesex leads with 6 Oheas recorded in 1881 and an index of 241.94x.

Place Total Index
Bow London 6 241.94x
Lewes St Ann 5 4545.45x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 54.50x
Hackney London 2 18.32x
Poplar London 2 54.35x
Kilmarnock 1 57.47x
Royal Navy 1 50.51x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 119.05x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Frances 2
Anne 1
Emma 1
Hannah 1
Juliet 1
Lucy 1
Mary 1
Theresa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 2
Matthew 2
Patrick 2
Francis 1
John 1
Thomas 1
Wm. 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 Ohea households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 5
Needlewoman 3
Housekeeper 1
Housekeeper Dom 1
Housekeeper Dom Wife 1
Inland Revenue Supervisor 1
Medical Assistant Queens Un Ire 1
Ord 1
Porter 1
Shopboy 1
Tailoress 1

FAQ

Ohea surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ohea surname in 1881?

In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Ohea surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ohea surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Ohea a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Ohea surname mean?

A Hawaiian surname indicating a calm region or place.

What does the Ohea map show?

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