About Cohan
The surname Cohan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Comhain," meaning "descendant of Comhain." The name Comhain itself is believed to have originated from the word "comh," meaning "together" or "with," suggesting that the surname Cohan may have originally denoted a person who was a companion or associate. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, and variations such as Cohen or Cowan can also be found.
The surname Cohan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cohan 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 Cohan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cohan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cohan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.