Cohan
| Cohan | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish, Hebrew |
| Other names | |
| See also | Cohen, Coyne |
Cohan is a surname of Irish or Hebrew origins. It is either a variant of Cohane (which is itself an Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Cadhain) or a variant spelling of the Jewish Cohen. The Jewish version of the name is commonly found in France.[1]
Notable people with the surname include:
- Chris Cohan, owner of the Golden State Warriors of the NBA
- Don Cohan (born 1930), 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 Hauts-de-France
- James Cohan Gallery
References
- ↑ Hanks, Patrick (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 352. ISBN 9780199771691. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
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