Koehnen

Koehnen Meaning & Origin

About Koehnen
The surname Koehnen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kone," meaning "rabbit." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or bred rabbits. The name may have also been given to someone who had a quick or agile nature, similar to that of a rabbit. Over time, the surname Koehnen has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koehnen: 391
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,970
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koehnen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koehnen in Braille

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

The name Koehnen in braille

How to sign the name Koehnen using Sign Language

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

The name Koehnen in sign language

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