About Achan
The surname Achan is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In the Old Testament, Achan is a biblical figure who brought calamity upon the Israelites by disobeying God's command and taking forbidden spoils from the city of Jericho. As a surname, Achan is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "achar," meaning "trouble" or "distress." Therefore, the surname Achan may signify someone who has experienced or caused trouble or distress in some way.
The surname Achan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Achan 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 Achan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Achan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Achan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.