There are
729
Khoos in the USA
Khoo is the
31689th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Khoo

TanBoon

Tan Boon Khai is a Singaporean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Geylang International FC in the Singapore Premier League.

KhooKay

Khoo Kay Kim was a renowned Malaysian historian and academic known for his expertise in Malaysian history.

KhooTeck

Khoo Teck Puat was a prominent Singaporean banker and philanthropist, known for his contributions to healthcare and education.

JessicaKhoo

Jessica Khoo is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress, known for her pop and R&B music.

KhooHsu

Khoo Hsu Chuang is a Malaysian journalist and television presenter, known for his work in financial journalism.

KhooSwee

Khoo Swee Chiow is a Singaporean adventurer and author, known for his record-breaking expeditions.

KhooBoo

Khoo Boo Teik is a Malaysian political scientist and academic, specializing in Malaysian politics and history.

KhooLiang

Khoo Liang Hin is a Malaysian former badminton player, known for his achievements in men's singles events.

KhooSwee

Khoo Swee Chiow is a Singaporean adventurer and author, known for his record-breaking expeditions.

KhooKay

Khoo Kay Peng is a Malaysian businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the hospitality industry.

Khoo Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Khoo' is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among Hokkien-speaking Chinese communities in Malaysia and Singapore.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Khoo' is primarily found in Malaysia and Singapore, where there is a significant Hokkien Chinese population. It is less common in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Khoo' include 'Koh', 'Ku', and 'Gu'. These variations may be due to different romanization systems or dialectal differences.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Khoo' has been carried by Chinese immigrants who migrated to Malaysia and Singapore from China, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.