About Kagen
The surname Kagen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kage," meaning "cage" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with cages or enclosures, or it could have been an occupational name for a bird catcher or someone who worked with birds. Over time, the surname Kagen may have also been adopted by Jewish families as a variant of the Hebrew name Cohen, which refers to the priestly caste in Judaism.
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