About Kanoff
The surname Kanoff is of Russian-Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Kohen" meaning "priest." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a priestly family. The name Kanoff is predominantly found among Jewish communities and is often associated with individuals who have a religious or priestly background.
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