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Re: Meaning and origin of my last name
I would like to know the orign and meaning of my last name: Kohns
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If you have Jewish ancestors, it will be from Hebrew "Cohen" ("priest").
If you are not, it may be from "Kuhn", a short form of KONRAD.Andy ;—)
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