Kochan

Kochan Meaning & Origin

About Kochan
The surname Kochan is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "kochanek," meaning "lover" or "sweetheart." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Kochanek. The name likely originated as a nickname or term of endearment for an affectionate or loving person. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kochan: 1,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXN', 'KKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kochan in Braille

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

The name Kochan in braille

How to sign the name Kochan using Sign Language

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

The name Kochan in sign language

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