Cochlin

Cochlin Meaning & Origin

About Cochlin
The surname Cochlin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cochlain," meaning "son of Cochlain." The name Cochlain itself is believed to be a variant of the name Cochlán, which is derived from the word "cochall," meaning "hooded cloak" or "cloak." The surname Cochlin likely originated as a nickname for someone who wore or made cloaks, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who had a cloak-like appearance or mannerism.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cochlin: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cochlin 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 Cochlin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CACA
🔊 Soundex
C020405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cochlin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cochlin in Braille

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

The name Cochlin in braille

How to sign the name Cochlin using Sign Language

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

The name Cochlin in sign language

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