Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈoː ˈkɔx.lˠaːnʲ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "descendant of Cochlán", where the given name Cochlán is derived from Irish cochal "cape" or "hood". This surname originated in County Cork, Ireland. Related NamesDetails VariantsCoghlan, Coughlan, Coughlin Categories clothing