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
Scholar 372
Agricultural Labourer 233
House Servant 39
Labourer 38
Silk Weaver 31
Pauper 27
Dress Maker 27
At Home 22
Farm Labourer 22
Gardener 21
Servant 20
House Keeper 16
Carpenter 15
Straw Plaiter 15
Straw Platter 15
Shoe Maker 13
Annuitant 13
Embroidress 13
General Servant 12
Coal Miner 12
Agricultural Labourer Wife 12
Laundress 11
Errand Boy 11
Butcher 10
Nurse 10

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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