Basan

Basan Meaning & Origin

About Basan
The surname Basan is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, "basan" refers to a type of rock or stone, specifically a hard and durable one. It can also be interpreted as "iron" or "steel." Additionally, Basan is a place mentioned in the Bible, known for its fertile land. As a surname, Basan may have been given to individuals who lived near a rocky area or were associated with strength and durability.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Basan: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/basan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basan in Braille

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

The name Basan in braille

How to sign the name Basan using Sign Language

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

The name Basan in sign language

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