About Kohner
The surname Kohner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Köhner," meaning "a person who lives near or works in a small hut or cottage." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kunre," which refers to a small hut or cottage. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or worked near such a dwelling. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Kohner.
The surname Kohner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kohner 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 Kohner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kohner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kohner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.