Couchon

Couchon Meaning & Origin

About Couchon
The surname Couchon is of French origin and is derived from the word "cochon," meaning "pig" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with pigs or had some association with them. The surname may have been given to individuals who raised or traded pigs, or even to those who displayed pig-like characteristics such as being gluttonous or having a stocky build. Over time, the surname Couchon has likely evolved and been passed down through generations, losing its original literal meaning and becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Couchon: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Couchon 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
KXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW0 SH AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/couchon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXN', 'KKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Couchon in Braille

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

The name Couchon in braille

How to sign the name Couchon using Sign Language

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

The name Couchon in sign language

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