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

Khoe, 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 Khoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khoe in America

Khoe is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khoe surname appeared 121 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 Khoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khoe 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 Khoe

The surname KHOE has its origins in South Africa, tracing back to the late 17th century. It is derived from the Khoekhoe people, an indigenous ethnic group that primarily inhabited the western and southern regions of the country. The name is believed to be rooted in the Khoekhoe language, which was widely spoken among the nomadic herders and hunter-gatherers who made up this community.

One of the earliest documented references to the KHOE surname can be found in the records of the Dutch East India Company, which established a settlement in the Cape region during the 1600s. These records mention interactions and trade agreements with the Khoekhoe people, potentially shedding light on the origins and usage of the name during that period.

Historical accounts suggest that the KHOE name was closely tied to specific Khoekhoe clans or family groups, with certain variations or spellings indicating different sub-groups or regions. For instance, the Korana Khoekhoe, who inhabited the arid regions of the Northern Cape, may have adopted slight spelling variations like "KHWE" or "KHOIE."

Noteworthy individuals bearing the KHOE surname in historical records include Khoeb Khoikhoi (c. 1670-1735), a prominent leader and negotiator who played a significant role in the early interactions between the Khoekhoe and the Dutch settlers. Another notable figure was Khoesab Khoena (1725-1795), a renowned trader and guide who facilitated trade routes and exploration in the region.

In the 19th century, Khoets Khoesan (1810-1892) gained recognition as a skilled hunter and tracker, often assisting European explorers and naturalists in their expeditions across the vast landscapes of Southern Africa. Khoekha Khoesen (1845-1910) was a respected elder and storyteller, known for preserving and sharing the rich oral traditions and cultural heritage of the Khoekhoe people.

Additionally, Khoebe Khoegab (1875-1945) was a prominent figure in the early 20th century, advocating for the rights and recognition of the Khoekhoe community amidst the challenges of colonialism and societal changes.

While the KHOE surname has its roots in South Africa's indigenous Khoekhoe population, it has since become a part of the broader cultural tapestry of the region, with descendants of the Khoekhoe people carrying on the name and its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khoe

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

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

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