What is the origin of the last name Cauhahn?

The last name "Cauhahn" is of German origin. It is an occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "cauhahn," meaning a "fowl-hawk" or a bird of prey used for hunting. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked as a falconer or who had characteristics associated with a hawk.

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