Koh

Koh is a British surname that has its roots in various cultures and regions, particularly in East Asia. The surname may have originated from different sources, which could include Chinese, Korean, or Japanese ancestry.

The Chinese version of "Koh" is often written as 科, which may represent a family name or be part of a compound surname. In Korean, the surname "Koh" can be spelled as 고 and is a relatively common surname in Korea. Japanese variations of the surname may include 小岐 or 小木.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Koh have made contributions in various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The name may have undergone different phonetic adaptations and transliterations as individuals with this surname settled in different parts of the world.

The study of the surname Koh can offer insights into the migration patterns, cultural exchanges, and historical connections between different regions and communities. Today, people with the surname Koh can be found in different countries, reflecting the diverse heritage and global connections of this family name.

There are approximately 494 people named Koh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Koh.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: China

Language of origin: Chinese

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Chin
  • David
  • Han
  • Jonathan
  • Lee
  • Nyap
  • Peng
  • Richard
  • Terry
  • Thong
  • Wah
  • Wei

Female

  • Ann
  • Audrey
  • Cheryl
  • Hui
  • Jane
  • Jennifer
  • Katherine
  • Kim
  • Li
  • Lisa
  • Lynette
  • Niki
  • Siew
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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

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