About Dayan
The surname Dayan is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "dayan," meaning "judge" or "arbiter." It is a Jewish surname commonly found among Sephardic Jews, particularly those of Spanish and Portuguese descent. The name Dayan is often associated with individuals who held positions of authority in the Jewish community, such as judges or religious leaders.
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The surname Dayan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dayan 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 Dayan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dayan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.