Kogans

Kogans is a term used primarily as the plural form for people who bear the surname Kogan, and it can also refer to fictional groups or families that adopt the name in literature, film, or games.

The surname Kogan has multiple origins and appears among Jewish and Slavic‑speaking communities, among others. It is commonly transliterated in several ways, including Kogan, Cogan, and Coogan, reflecting differences in languages and alphabets. Today the name appears in many countries as a result of historical migrations and diaspora communities.

In fiction, Kogans are occasionally used as family names or clan identifiers to signal heritage, lineage, or cultural background within a story. Because Kogan is a relatively common surname, there is no single canonical “Kogan family” across works or media.

Notable individuals with the surname Kogan are diverse and span a range of fields, including arts, sciences, sports, and public life. When the term Kogans is used, it generally refers to multiple people who share the surname rather than to a single group with a fixed identity.

See also: Kogan, Cogan, Coogan.