A Scottish surname, also referring to notable people with this name such as statistician William Cochran or lawyer Johnnie Cochran. Sometimes refers to Cochrane reviews in medical research.
From Scottish Gaelic 'Mac Eochagáin' meaning 'son of Eochagán' (a personal name meaning 'little horseman'). Anglicized to Cochran or Cochrane over time.
The Cochrane Collaboration, named after epidemiologist Archie Cochrane, represents the gold standard in medical evidence review - their systematic reviews have revolutionized evidence-based medicine. Meanwhile, Johnnie Cochran's famous phrase 'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit' became one of the most memorable legal arguments in American history.
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