About Cahen
The surname Cahen is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kohen," meaning "priest." It is a hereditary surname traditionally associated with the descendants of the biblical Aaron, who held the position of high priest in ancient Israel. The name Cahen is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent, and signifies a family's ancestral connection to the priestly lineage.
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The surname Cahen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cahen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cahen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cahen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.