Koech

Koech Meaning & Origin

About Koech
The surname Koech is of Kenyan origin and is commonly found among the Kalenjin people. It is derived from the Kalenjin word "kochei," which means "to run" or "to race." As the Kalenjin community is known for their exceptional long-distance running abilities, the surname Koech is often associated with athleticism and speed.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koech: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 CH
🌐 IPA
/koech*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', 'KK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koech in Braille

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

The name Koech in braille

How to sign the name Koech using Sign Language

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

The name Koech in sign language

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