Coda

Coda is a surname of British origin that has its roots in medieval times. The surname is of toponymic origin, derived from various places in England named Coda or similar variations.

The name 'Coda' is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'codd', which means a bag or pouch, suggesting that it may have been used as a nickname for a seller of bags or pouches. Alternatively, it could have been a topographical name for someone who lived in a place known for its wild berries, as 'codd' can also refer to a berry.

The surname Coda is not as commonly found as other British surnames, but it carries with it a sense of tradition and history. It is a unique surname that reflects the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the British Isles over the centuries.

There are approximately 101 people named Coda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Coda.

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.