Coffee

Meaning

A surname possibly derived from 'coif' (a type of cap) or related to the coffee trade.

Etymology

Coffee likely derives from Old English 'coif', suggesting an occupational origin for a maker or seller of coifs or head coverings. The modern spelling may have been influenced by the coffee trade, though this is a secondary association.

About the Coffee Surname

An English occupational surname with medieval origins, possibly related to textile work. The name has modest distribution primarily in English-speaking countries.

Distribution

Found in England and North America, with notable presence in the United States.

Notable Bearers

John Coffee (American military officer)

People with the Coffee Surname