Surname · Hebrew origin
Cohen
Meaning
The surname Cohen means Priest.
Origin
Hebrew
Type
other
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Cohen
Cohen (Kohen) means “priest,” marking descent from the ancient priestly line of Aaron.
What kind of surname is Cohen?
Cohen is a other surname. It belongs to the Hebrew naming tradition — you can read how Hebrew surnames were formed on our Hebrew last names page.
Variants & spellings of Cohen
You may also see this surname written as:
- Kohen
- Kahn
Other Hebrew surnames
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Cohen mean?
The surname Cohen means Priest. Cohen (Kohen) means “priest,” marking descent from the ancient priestly line of Aaron.
Where does the surname Cohen come from?
Cohen is a surname of Hebrew origin.
What kind of surname is Cohen?
Cohen is a other surname.
What are other spellings of Cohen?
Variant spellings of Cohen include Kohen, Kahn.
What are other Hebrew surnames?
Other Hebrew surnames include Abramovich, Adler, Ben-David, Friedman, Goldberg, Kaplan.