About Kahan
The surname Kahan is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kohen," meaning "priest." It is a hereditary surname traditionally associated with the descendants of the Jewish priestly class. The name Kahan signifies a person who is a descendant of a priest or someone who is associated with the priestly duties in Jewish religious practices.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Kahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kahan 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 Kahan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kahan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.