About Dakan
The surname Dakan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dach," meaning "roof" or "covering." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the construction or maintenance of roofs. Over time, the surname Dakan may have also been used to denote someone who lived in or near a house with a distinctive roof or had a roof-like physical feature.
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The surname Dakan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dakan 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 Dakan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dakan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dakan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.