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Name Coe
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Edit Status Status2a. listed usages are verified

Meaning & History

English (Essex and Suffolk): nickname from the jackdaw, Middle English co, Old English ca (see Kay). The jackdaw is noted for its sleek black color, raucous voice, and thievish nature, and any of these attributes could readily have given rise to the nickname.
Added 12/20/2011 by anonymous