There are
644
Koois in the USA
Kooi is the
35016th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kooi

SjoukeKooistra

Sjouke Kooistra was a Dutch speed skater who won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 meters event at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

SienekeKooistra

Sieneke Kooistra is a Dutch singer who represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song 'Ik ben verliefd (Sha-la-lie).'

ArieKooijman

Arie Kooijman was a Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the Dutch national team and several clubs in the Netherlands, including Feyenoord and PSV.

HarmKooijker

Harm Kooijker is a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Christian Democratic Appeal party from 2010 to 2012.

ErwinKooij

Erwin Kooij is a Dutch painter known for his abstract and colorful artworks, influenced by nature and the use of bold brushstrokes.

FoppeKooistra

Foppe Kooistra is a retired Dutch volleyball player who competed in multiple Olympic Games and won several medals at European and World Championships.

RinkjeKooistra

Rinkje Kooistra was a Dutch mathematician known for her contributions to the field of lattice theory and partial orders.

SandraKooij

Sandra Kooij is a Dutch psychiatrist and researcher specializing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and the implementation of new treatments.

JanKooijman

Jan Kooijman is a Dutch actor, dancer, and television presenter known for his roles in various Dutch television shows and films.

GosseKooistra

Gosse Kooistra is a Dutch ex-footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in the Netherlands, including SC Cambuur and Sparta Rotterdam.

Kooi Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kooi' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word 'kooi,' which means 'cage' or 'coop.' It likely originated as a surname for someone who lived near or worked with cages or coops, such as a bird catcher or poultry farmer.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kooi' is most commonly found in the Netherlands and in Dutch-speaking regions of Belgium. It is also present in Dutch immigrant communities around the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, and South Africa.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kooi' include 'Kooij' and 'Van der Kooij,' which are more common in certain regions of the Netherlands.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Kooi' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Dutch colonialism and economic opportunities. Dutch immigrants with the surname 'Kooi' can be found in communities in the United States, Canada, and South Africa.