Meaning
Xu, Gao, or Guo – depending on dialect
Origin Regions
- Hokkien and Teochew, Singapore/Malaysia
Historical Background
Koh represents multiple surnames like 許, 高, and 郭 depending on local pronunciation. It is common among Chinese-Malay Peranakan families.
Where are they now?
This map shows where the surname is most commonly found today.
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