Social:Coid

Coid” (Though more commonly known as “Koid” or “Kholodov/a)is a surname of both Estonian and Russian origin. The meaning of Coid is “The Dawn” (Estonian) or can mean “Of the Cold” (Russian) This likely means someone originating from a cold climate or born during the wintertime. The Dawn: The name is derived directly from the Estonian word koit (genitive koidu), which means "dawn" or "daybreak". Symbolism: It symbolizes new beginnings, light, and hope. Geographic Roots: Historically, it is associated with the island of Saaremaa.

Surnames were widely adopted in Estonia during the 19th century after the abolition of serfdom. Many families chose names from nature (like Tamm for oak or Kask for birch). During the "Estonianisation" (eestistamine)period in the 1920s and 30s, many citizens with German-sounding names changed them to Estonian words like Koit to reflect their national identity

Database of Estonianised Surnames 1919–1940 (at National Archives)

See also

• COID, also known as the Central Oregon Irrigation District