Coen

Coen may refer to several different things. It is a surname used in various cultures, sometimes as a variant of Cohen, which has Hebrew origins meaning “priest.” The name appears in Jewish and Dutch communities, among others.

Coen is also the surname of the American filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, who work as a duo under the name the Coen Brothers. Their films include No Country for Old Men (2007), Fargo (1996), The Big Lebowski (1998), and others. They have received multiple Academy Awards and are known for a distinctive style that blends dark humor with crime and drama.

Coen is the name of a town in the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Cook and serves as a regional service center for the surrounding area. The region features tropical landscapes and remoter communities, reflecting the broader geography of northern Cape York.