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.
The surname Kohn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kohn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.