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Cohn (name) means a Jewish surname of German origin. Example: “Cohn immigrated to New York in the early 20th century.”

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A Jewish surname of German origin.
"Cohn immigrated to New York in the early 20th century."
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Etymology

From German Kohn, from Konrad, popularized among Jews for its similarity to Hebrew kohén ("priest").

Origin: German

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What does “Cohn” mean?
The word “Cohn” means a Jewish surname of German origin.
How do you use “Cohn” in a sentence?
Here is “Cohn” used in a sentence: “Cohn immigrated to New York in the early 20th century.”
What part of speech is “Cohn”?
“Cohn” is a name.
Where does the word “Cohn” come from?
The word “Cohn” comes from German. From German Kohn, from Konrad, popularized among Jews for its similarity to Hebrew kohén ("priest").

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