Aclan

Aclan Meaning & Origin

About Aclan
The surname Aclan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "aklan," which means "to gather" or "to collect." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it is derived from a specific place name. Aclan is commonly found in the Philippines, particularly in the Aklan province, where it is believed to have originated. The surname may have been given to individuals or families who were associated with or hailed from the Aklan region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Aclan: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aclan 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 Aclan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K L AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/aclan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aclan in Braille

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

The name Aclan in braille

How to sign the name Aclan using Sign Language

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

The name Aclan in sign language

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