Kagan

Kagan Meaning & Origin

About Kagan
The surname Kagan is of Turkic origin and is commonly found among Jewish communities. It is derived from the Turkic word "kagan," which means "ruler" or "king." The name was historically used to denote a title of nobility or leadership in Central Asian nomadic societies. Over time, it became adopted as a surname by Jewish families, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent. Today, the surname Kagan is found worldwide and is often associated with individuals of Jewish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kagan: 2,925
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10891
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kagan 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 Kagan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kagan in Braille

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

The name Kagan in braille

How to sign the name Kagan using Sign Language

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

The name Kagan in sign language

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