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 530
Agricultural Labourer 215
Labourer 40
Dress Maker 27
House Servant 26
Silk Weaver 26
Servant 24
Straw Plaiter 22
Gardener 21
Shoe Maker 20
Laundress 19
Lace Runner 14
Carpenter 13
Farm Labourer 13
Stocking Maker 12
House Maid 11
House Keeper 11
Grocer 11
Coal Miner 11
General Servant 11
Butcher 11
Blacksmith 10
Cook 9
Domestic Servant 9
Nurse 9

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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