Kocian

Kocian Meaning & Origin

About Kocian
The surname Kocian is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "kocí" which means "cat" in Czech. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as agility or stealth. Over time, the surname Kocian became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kocian: 1,085
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊʃən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSN', 'KXN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kocian in Braille

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

The name Kocian in braille

How to sign the name Kocian using Sign Language

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

The name Kocian in sign language

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