Explore the Family Name Kohan
The meaning of Kohan
1. Americanized form of Polish, Slovak, Czech, or Sorbian Kochan. 2. Rusyn (from Slovakia): from a variant transliteration of the old personal name Kokhan ‘beloved’ (see Kochan). 3. Iranian: nickname from Persian kohan ‘old’. 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ebrahim, Bijan, Abbas, Aman, Aziz, Haleh, Homa, Jalil, Keyvan, Mahnaz, Niloofar, Rahmat.
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How common is the last name Kohan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kohan significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,916 in popularity among all US surnames, climbing to 17,752 by 2010 – a noticeable increase of 19%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period from 1,104 to 1,578, marking an impressive growth rate of nearly 43%. This led to a proportionate increase in the prevalence of the surname per 100,000 people, from 0.41 to 0.53, reflecting an approximate 30% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,916 | #17,752 | 19% |
| Count | 1,104 | 1,578 | 42.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.53 | 29.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohan
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kohan, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority identifying as White held this surname, at 91.21%, which decreased slightly to 86.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a remarkable increase in the percentage of Black and Hispanic individuals carrying this surname, from 0.72% to 2.60%, and 4.62% to 6.27% respectively. The percentage of people of Asian/Pacific Islander origin with this surname also emerged in 2010, while those identifying as two or more races saw a small decrease from 2.54% to 2.41%. No individuals of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity were reported to bear this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.21% | 86.44% | -5.23% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 6.27% | 35.71% |
| Black | 0.72% | 2.6% | 261.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.41% | -5.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |