Explore the Family Name Koe
The meaning of Koe
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 郭, see Guo 1. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 高, possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation, see Gao 1. 3. Dutch and Jewish (Ashkenazic from the Netherlands): variant of De Koe ‘the cow’, applied as a nickname, as a metonymic occupational name, or as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house with a cow depicted on a signboard. 4. English (London and Sussex): variant of Coe.
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How common is the last name Koe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koe saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,775 and by 2010, it dropped to 66,164, marking a decrease of 5.4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 298 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #66,164 | -5.4% |
| Count | 298 | 299 | 0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Koe also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic community, with a staggering growth rate of 158.93%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew significantly by 14.42%. Those identifying as two or more races also rose by 36.04%. On the other hand, the portion of individuals identifying as White with the Koe surname saw a decline of 24.31%, while the Black community had a negligible decrease of 0.43%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category observed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 47.65% | 54.52% | 14.42% |
| White | 44.63% | 33.78% | -24.31% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 5.02% | 36.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 4.35% | 158.93% |
| Black | 2.35% | 2.34% | -0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |