Chohan

Chohan Meaning & Origin

About Chohan
The surname Chohan is of Punjabi origin and is derived from the title "Chohan," which was used to denote a high-ranking warrior or leader in ancient India. The term "Chohan" is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Chohanika," meaning "leader of an army." The surname Chohan is commonly found among the Sikh and Rajput communities and signifies a lineage associated with bravery, leadership, and military prowess.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chohan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chohan: 942
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26025
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chohan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chohan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XHN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH OW1 HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/chohan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chohan in Braille

Here's how to represent Chohan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chohan in braille

How to sign the name Chohan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chohan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chohan in sign language

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