Coe

Coe Meaning & Origin

About Coe
The surname Coe is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "cocc," meaning "cock" or "rooster," and could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a rooster in appearance or behavior. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or mound, as "coe" is derived from the Old English word "cumb," meaning "valley" or "hollow." The surname Coe is relatively common in England and has variations such as Coes, Coles, and Cox.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coe: 16,819
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coe 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 Coe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1
🌐 IPA
/koʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coe in Braille

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

The name Coe in braille

How to sign the name Coe using Sign Language

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

The name Coe in sign language

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