About Coen
The surname Coen is of Dutch and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Kohen," meaning "priest." In Jewish tradition, the Kohanim are members of the priestly caste, descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses. Over time, the name Coen evolved from Kohen and became a common surname among Jewish communities in the Netherlands. Today, the surname Coen is found worldwide and is often associated with individuals of Jewish heritage.
The surname Coen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coen 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 Coen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Coen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.