Cochrane

Cochrane Meaning & Origin

About Cochrane
The surname Cochrane is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cochran," meaning "rooster" or "cock." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a fiery temperament. Over time, the surname Cochrane became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cochrane: 8,355
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CACA
🔊 Soundex
C0206050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑkrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cochrane in Braille

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

The name Cochrane in braille

How to sign the name Cochrane using Sign Language

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

The name Cochrane in sign language

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