Coughlan

Coughlan Meaning & Origin

About Coughlan
The surname Coughlan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cochlain," meaning "son of Cochlan." The name Cochlan itself is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "cochall," meaning "hooded cloak" or "cloak of concealment." The surname Coughlan is predominantly found in Ireland and is associated with individuals who may have been involved in the production or trade of cloaks or who were known for wearing distinctive cloaks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coughlan: 1,798
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coughlan 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
KFLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CAGA
🔊 Soundex
C020405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 G L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔglən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coughlan in Braille

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

The name Coughlan in braille

How to sign the name Coughlan using Sign Language

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

The name Coughlan in sign language

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