Abangan

Abangan Meaning & Origin

About Abangan
The surname Abangan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "abang," which means "to wait" or "to expect." It is a common surname in the Philippines and is often associated with families who have a history of waiting or expecting something, such as waiting for a loved one to return or expecting good fortune. The surname Abangan reflects the cultural significance of patience and hope in Filipino society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abangan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abangan: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abangan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Abangan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A105205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B AE1 NG G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/abangan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abangan in Braille

Here's how to represent Abangan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abangan in braille

How to sign the name Abangan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Abangan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abangan in sign language

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