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.
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: 2157
- 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.
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Pronunciation
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.
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.
