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

Koach, 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 Koach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koach in America

Koach is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koach surname appeared 186 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 Koach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koach 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 Koach

The surname KOACH originated in the region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland and Germany. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "kochen," meaning "to cook" or "to boil." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in the town of Breslau, which is now known as Wrocław, Poland.

During the Middle Ages, the KOACH name was commonly found among families engaged in the culinary trade, such as bakers, brewers, and cooks. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Breslau City Records of 1274, where a certain Hans KOACH is mentioned as a baker residing in the city.

The KOACH surname has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Koche, Kochin, and Kochel. These variations are often reflective of regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 16th century, the KOACH family gained prominence in the town of Görlitz, located in the eastern part of modern-day Germany. Historical records from this period mention a notable figure named Peter KOACH (1524-1587), who was a respected brewer and guild member.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the KOACH surname was Johann KOACH (1632-1701), a renowned chef and cookbook author from the city of Nuremberg. His seminal work, "Die Kunst des Kochens" (The Art of Cooking), published in 1678, was a significant contribution to the culinary arts of the time.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent KOACH family in the region of Saxony, Germany. One of its members, Friedrich KOACH (1741-1809), was a celebrated confectioner and pastry chef who gained fame for his innovative dessert creations.

In the 19th century, the KOACH name spread across Europe and beyond due to emigration. One notable figure from this period was Wilhelm KOACH (1822-1894), a German-born chef who immigrated to the United States and became the personal cook for several prominent American families.

As the KOACH surname spread, it also became associated with various place names, such as Kochsdorf (KOACH's village) and Kochstein (KOACH's stone), which can be found in various regions of Germany and neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koach

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

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

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