About Athan
The surname Athan is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "athanatos," meaning "immortal" or "everlasting." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Athanasios, which means "immortal" in Greek. The surname Athan signifies a connection to the concept of eternal life or immortality, possibly reflecting a family's belief in the afterlife or their desire for longevity.
The surname Athan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Athan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Athan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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