Coe Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Coe Name Meaning: A middle english nickname of which derives from the 'jackdaw'. Middle english 'Co'.

This particular bird was noted for its sleek black colour and raucous voice.The bird also has a thievish nature,any of these characteristics could easily have risen as a nickname.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Coe Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Coe family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 153
Female Servant 78
Labourer 50
Independent 48
Ag Labourer 42
Male Servant 35
Farmer 28
Gardener 21
Weaver 19
Shoe Maker 16
Carpenter 13
Silk Weaver 13
Independant 9
Servant 9
Lace Maker 8
Shoemaker 7
Butcher 7
Nurse 6
Tailor 6
Mariner 6
Wheel Wright 6
Cotton Carder 6
Dress Maker 6
Painter 5
Carrier 5

Coe Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Coe 100% 33,668
2 Ace 33% 2,009
3 Cue 67% 1,645
4 Coo 67% 341
5 Caue 50% 294
6 Cae 67% 231
7 Koe 67% 141
8 Coa 67% 140
9 Coah 50% 101

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The surname Coe is the most popular version of all its varients

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