Bachan

Bachan Meaning & Origin

About Bachan
The surname Bachan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Hindi word "bachan," which means "words" or "speech." It is a surname commonly found among people of Punjabi and Sikh backgrounds. The name Bachan signifies someone who is known for their eloquence, wisdom, or ability to speak well. It may have been originally given to individuals who held positions of authority or were respected for their oratory skills.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bachan: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 CH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bachan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bachan in Braille

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

The name Bachan in braille

How to sign the name Bachan using Sign Language

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

The name Bachan in sign language

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