Hawn
A surname that is usually a shortened or altered form of names like Hahn, likely of German origin.
The #9,176 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 86,824 Americans shares it.
Etymology
The surname Hawn is most likely a shortened or Anglicized form of the German surname Hahn, which means "rooster" and was often used as a nickname. In some cases it may also reflect other Germanic surname forms that were simplified in English-speaking countries. The Manx material supplied here does not establish a separate Manx origin for Hawn itself.
History
The name appears in English-speaking records as an immigrant surname form, especially in North America, where spellings were often simplified over time. Historical surname lists also connect Hawn with German Hahn, suggesting that at least some bearers descend from German-speaking families. The name is relatively uncommon in the United States.
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Fun fact
In older German naming practice, Hahn could arise as a nickname for someone thought to be lively or conspicuous, like a rooster.
From the historical record
“,, woirrey j ,, ny-hawn* (a'tuin), cell of the river, 146, 169 ,, own, John's cell, 215”
— The Surnames & Place-Names of the Isle of Man