Cohoe

Cohoe Meaning & Origin

About Cohoe
The surname Cohoe is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "coch" meaning "red." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the name evolved into Cohoe and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Cohoe can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cohoe: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KH
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 HH OW2
🌐 IPA
/cohoe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cohoe in Braille

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

The name Cohoe in braille

How to sign the name Cohoe using Sign Language

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

The name Cohoe in sign language

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