Cohan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cohan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cohan family

Profession Census Frequency
School 9
Costumiers 3
Motor Accenever Dealer 2
Private Means 2
Tailor 2
Assistant (blouse Making) 1
Assisting In Business 1
Auctioneer (live Stock) 1
Boot Finisher 1
Dealer Fancy Goods 1
Financier 1
House Wife 1
Mantle Manufacturer 1
Music Hall Artist 1
Tailor (maker) 1
Glazier 1
Cap Cutter 1
Clerk 1
Law Student 1
Ship Broker 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Market Salesman (drapery Goods) 1
Blouse Maker 1
Drapery Dealer 1
House Decorator 1

Cohan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cohen 80% 43,662
2 Cohn 80% 843
3 Cohan 100% 751
4 Chin 60% 615
5 Chine 40% 512
6 China 40% 477
7 Cheen 40% 333
8 Cohin 80% 331
9 Chun 60% 253
10 Chune 40% 241
11 Chain 60% 215
12 Chane 60% 205
13 Chan 80% 148
14 Chen 60% 131
15 Cohoon 67% 100

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The surname Cohan is the 3rd most popular variant of Cohen.

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