Cohan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Cohan emerged in the lands that formed the powerful German state of Prussia, which at one time was an immense German territory that stretched from France and the Low Countries to the Baltic sea and Poland. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the German territories were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. West Prussia, where the distinguished surname Cohan was born, was nestled between Brandenburg and East Prussia on the Vistula River. It is famous for its ancient cities, such as Danzig, which is renowned for its culture and fine displays of Renaissance art and architecture. Early Origins of the Cohan familyThe surname Cohan was first found in Anhalt, an ancient principality of Germany, where Cohen emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. In the 13th century the surname has been closely associated with the social and economic advancements of the territory's feudal society. Early History of the Cohan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cohan research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1869 is included under the topic Early Cohan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cohan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cohen, Cohem, Cohone, Cohan, Cohn, Coehn, Coen, Kohem, Kohen, Kohn, Koehn, Koen, Cone, Kone, Cohan and many more. Early Notables of the Cohan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cohan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cohan RankingIn the United States, the name Cohan is the 10,522nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Cohan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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