Akoh is a Nigerian surname of Igala origin which means "writer or intelligent person". The name is predominantly found in the North Central region of Nigeria.[1]

Notable people with the surname

  • Jeff Akoh (born 1996) Nigerian singer.
  • Dickson Akoh (born 1973) Founder and National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria.

References

  1. ^ Ayegba S. Abdullahi (2019). "Some Igala native names and their meanings by S. A. Ayegba". ResearchGate. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.16584.37129