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 723
Agricultural Labourer 127
General Labourer 46
Living On Own Means 41
Farm Labourer 38
Shoe Rivetter 35
Dress Maker 34
Shoe Finisher 34
General Servant 30
Laundress 30
Domestic Servant 26
Labourer 26
Living On Her Own Means 26
General Servant Domestic 23
Stay Machinist 23
Farmer 22
Shoe Machinist 18
Shoe Maker 16
Coal Miner 16
Butcher 14
Carman 14
Grocer 14
Painter 13
Ag Labourer 12
Errand Boy 11

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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