Kaganek

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Polish, Jewish
Scripts Kagan, Kohn, Kohanim, Kaganowicz
Pronounced Pron. kah-GAH-nekh(Polish)  [key]

Meaning & History

The surname Kaganek is of Polish or Jewish origin, and it is a diminutive form of the name Kagan, which is derived from the Hebrew word כַּהֵן (Kohen), meaning "priest." The name Kagan historically referred to individuals who were descendants of the Jewish priestly class.
Added 11/20/2024 by anonymous