About Kahn
The surname Kahn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kan," meaning "canal" or "channel." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a canal or water channel. Over time, the surname Kahn has also been associated with Jewish communities, particularly Ashkenazi Jews, who adopted the name as a variant of the Hebrew word "kohen," meaning "priest." As a result, the surname Kahn can have both German and Jewish origins, depending on the specific family history.
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The surname Kahn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kahn 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 Kahn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kahn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kahn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.