Coffe
OccupationalMeaning
A surname possibly derived from the word 'coif' or an occupational origin related to coffee or beverages.
Etymology
Coffe may derive from Old English 'coif' (a close-fitting cap), suggesting an occupational origin for a maker or seller of coifs. Alternatively, it could relate to early coffee trade, though this etymology is less certain.
About the Coffe Surname
An obscure English surname with uncertain occupational origins, possibly related to textile work or early trade. The name appears rarely in historical records with minimal modern presence.
Distribution
Found in England with very limited modern distribution.
Notable Bearers
Unknown