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

Coho, 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 Coho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coho in America

Coho is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coho surname appeared 268 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 Coho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coho 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 Coho

The surname COHO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "coho," which means "red-haired." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals with reddish or auburn-colored hair.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Cojo, Coho, and Coho. One of the earliest known references can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrias," an ancient manuscript from the Kingdom of Castile, dating back to the 13th century, where a certain "Pedro Coho" is mentioned as a landowner.

The name COHO gained prominence during the 15th century, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. One notable figure from this period was Juan Coho (1432-1498), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings, including the Alcázar of Seville and the Convent of Santa Clara in Moguer.

In the 16th century, the COHO surname spread to the Americas as Spanish colonists and explorers ventured to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the Americas was Pedro Coho (1520-1587), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro.

Another prominent individual with the COHO surname was Alonso Coho de Maldonado (1570-1642), a Spanish navigator and explorer who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to sight the Hawaiian Islands, which he referred to as "Las Islas de los Monjes" (The Islands of the Monks).

During the 17th century, the COHO surname continued to spread across Spain and its territories. One notable figure from this period was Catalina Coho (1625-1698), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious art and portraiture.

In the 18th century, the name COHO appeared in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia and the Basque Country. One notable figure from this time was Miguel Coho y Gómez (1745-1812), a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon.

Throughout history, the COHO surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, explorers, military figures, and landowners. While the name's origins can be traced back to Spain and the descriptive nickname for red-haired individuals, it has evolved and spread across various regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coho

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

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 Coho 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 Coho 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 Coho was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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