Koga
Koga Meaning & Origin
About Koga
The surname Koga is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "ko" meaning "small" or "child" and "ga" meaning "increase" or "addition." This suggests that the name Koga may have originally been given to families with many children or to those who wished for their family to grow. Another interpretation is that Koga is derived from the name of a place, specifically the Koga region in Japan. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family and its history.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Koga is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Koga: 1,146
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 22450
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.39
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koga 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 Koga in Braille
Here's how to represent Koga in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Koga using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Koga using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
