COAN

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Coan

Coan is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the medieval English personal name "Cola," which is a short form of Nicholas. The surname "Coan" was likely given to individuals whose ancestors used this name as a first name.

Origin and Meaning

The surname Coan is believed to have originated in Norfolk, England. It is derived from the Old French name "Nicolas," which, in turn, comes from the Greek name "Nikolaos," meaning "victory of the people."

Distribution and Popularity

The Coan surname is relatively rare in England and is most commonly found in areas with historical ties to Norfolk. The name has also been recorded in other parts of the United Kingdom, the United States, and other English-speaking countries.

Notable Individuals

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References

Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.

There are approximately 489 people named Coan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Coan.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Adrian
Christopher
David
Edward
Ian
John
Lee
Martin
Michael
Nigel
Paul
Peter
Philip
Roy
Thomas

Female

Danielle
Elizabeth
Janet
Jennifer
Judy
Kathleen
Laura
Linda
Lisa
Lorna
Mary
Nicola
Patricia
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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