Cohan
| Language(s) | English |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish, Hebrew |
| Other names | |
| See also | Cohen, Coyne |
Cohan is a surname of Irish origins. It is a variant of Cohane, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Cadhain. Cohan is also a variant spelling of the Hebrew surname Cohen. This version of that name is commonly found among Jews in France.[1]
Notable people named Cohan include:
- Chris Cohan, owner of the Golden State Warriors of the NBA
- Don Cohan (1930–2018), American Olympic bronze medal winner in sailing
- George M. Cohan (1878–1942), American entertainer (member of Four Cohans)
- Helen Cohan (1910–1996), American stage dancer, film actress
- Lauren Cohan (born 1982), English-American actress
- Peter Cohan, American businessman
- Robert Cohan (born 1925), American dancer and choreographer
- Ryan Cohan (born 1971), jazz pianist and composer
- William D. Cohan, contributing editor
See also
- Coulonges-Cohan, a commune in the Aisne department in France's Hauts-de-France region
- James Cohan Gallery an art gallery in New York City
- Cahan, possible place or surname.
References
- ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 352. ISBN 9780199771691. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
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