Coggan

Coggan Meaning & Origin

About Coggan
The surname Coggan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cogg," meaning a small boat or ship. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked on or owned a small boat. The name Coggan is primarily found in the southwestern region of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Cogan and Coggin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coggan: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/coggan*/
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('KKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coggan in Braille

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

The name Coggan in braille

How to sign the name Coggan using Sign Language

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

The name Coggan in sign language

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