Coad

Coad Meaning & Origin

About Coad
The surname Coad is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Old English word "codd," meaning "a pillow or cushion." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was soft-spoken or gentle in nature. The name may have also been used to describe someone who made or sold pillows. Over time, the surname Coad has evolved and spread beyond Cornwall, becoming more widely found in other parts of England and even in other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Coad is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Coad: 1,208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,599
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coad based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Coad is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 D
🌐 IPA
/koʊd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coad in Braille

Here's how to represent Coad in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Coad in braille

How to sign the name Coad using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Coad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Coad in sign language

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