Cahen
Cahen is a surname of French and Jewish origin. It appears in records across France and in the Jewish diaspora, including Belgium, Israel, and North America. The form is often treated as a variant of Cohen, deriving from the Hebrew Kohen, meaning "priest." In Francophone areas, phonetic adaptation and transliteration gave Cahen as a distinct spelling. Some genealogical sources also consider Cahen to be a toponymic or otherwise independent variant, though such connections are less certain.
Throughout the 18th to 20th centuries, Cahen appears in civil registries in Europe, reflecting both priestly-lineage
Today Cahen is borne by people in diverse professions, and the name has spread with migration and