Soh

Surname Origin: Soh is a British surname, believed to have its roots in Old English or Old Norse languages. It is thought to have originated as a locational surname, indicating a person's association with a place named Soh.

Meaning of the Name: The precise meaning of the name "Soh" is unclear, and it may have various interpretations depending on the dialect or historical context in which it was originally used.

Distribution and Popularity: The surname Soh is relatively rare in the United Kingdom and is typically found in specific regions. Research indicates that it is more prevalent in certain areas of England and Scotland compared to others.

Famous Bearers:

  • As the surname Soh is uncommon, there are no widely-known figures or celebrities with this specific surname. However, individuals bearing the name Soh may have made significant contributions within their respective fields or communities.

Variants and Derivatives: Variants of the surname Soh may exist, stemming from different spellings or pronunciation over time. These variations could include Sohne, Sohns, or Sohl, among others.

References:

  • P.H. Reaney and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames (London: Routledge, 1991).
  • Hanks, Patrick, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016).

There are approximately 186 people named Soh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Soh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • Edmund
  • Gabriel
  • Kenneth
  • Kian
  • Kok
  • Wai
  • Wei
  • Yong

Female

  • Eileen
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Hui
  • Li
  • Ling
  • Mariane
  • Marie
  • Pei
  • Victoria
  • Yen

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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