Coe

Coe is a proper noun used in several English-language contexts. It most commonly appears as a surname, found in the United Kingdom, the Americas, and other regions where English has had historical influence. The surname Coe has appeared in historical records for centuries and has been borne by a variety of individuals in public life and private life. The name also appears in genealogical and local histories as researchers trace family lines or connect families to specific places.

In addition to its use as a surname, Coe is the name of institutions and places. The best-known example is Coe College, a private liberal arts college located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Coe College offers undergraduate programs across the arts and sciences and is part of the region’s higher education landscape.

Beyond people and a single college, the form Coe has appeared in various toponyms, corporate names, and organizational identifiers, reflecting its role as a toponymic or surname-derived designation in different contexts. As a result, references to Coe can be found in historical documents, maps, and institutional catalogs, often requiring contextual clues to determine whether the name refers to a person, a place, or an organization.