Where Does the Cogen Surname Come From?

One surname, two spellings: Cogen and Cogan. At root, the name means “Someone who came from Cogan (bowl), in South Wales”.

• Cogen is listed among the recognised spellings of Cogan.
• According to the 2010 US Census, the Cogen surname had 215 bearers. It sits among the 100,000 most common last names in the country. Between 1891 and 2000, 192 babies born in France were registered as Cogen, with the most births in 1911–1920.
• Related forms: Coggon and Coggan.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Cogan surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Cogen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.