Kohn

Kohn Meaning & Origin

About Kohn
The surname Kohn is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Cohen, meaning "priest" or "religious leader." In Jewish tradition, the Cohens were members of the priestly class and held important religious roles. Over time, the name Cohen evolved into various spellings, including Kohn, and became a common Jewish surname. Today, individuals with the surname Kohn can often trace their ancestry back to Jewish communities in Germany and Eastern Europe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kohn: 9,701
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,673
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/kɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kohn in Braille

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

The name Kohn in braille

How to sign the name Kohn using Sign Language

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

The name Kohn in sign language

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