Find out how popular the last name Coache is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Coache.

Coache, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Coache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coache in America

Coache is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coache surname appeared 142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Coache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coache to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Coache

The surname Coache originated in England during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word 'coch', meaning a small house or cottage. The name was initially used to distinguish individuals who lived in such modest dwellings from those residing in larger manors or estates.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Coache surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire from 1196, where a Robert le Coche is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's use and spelling variation during the medieval period.

In the 13th century, the Coache name appeared in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a John Coche. This indicates the name's spread across different regions of England during this time.

The Coache family had a presence in the village of Coatham, located in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Historical records from the 14th century refer to individuals with the surname Coache residing in this area, suggesting a possible connection between the name and the place name.

Notable individuals with the Coache surname include:

1. Sir William Coache (1540-1616), a prominent English courtier and diplomat during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. Henry Coache (1628-1695), an English clergyman and author of several religious texts.
3. Mary Coache (1670-1738), an English diarist and landowner from Dorset, whose journals provide insights into daily life in 17th century England.
4. John Coache (1750-1824), a successful merchant and ship owner based in Bristol, known for his extensive trade with the West Indies.
5. Elizabeth Coache (1810-1892), an English philanthropist and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools and charities in London.

While the Coache surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the humble dwellings of rural England in the 12th and 13th centuries, reflecting the name's humble beginnings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coache

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Coache.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Coache was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Coache has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Coache was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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