Decan

Decan Meaning & Origin

About Decan
The surname Decan is of French origin and is derived from the word "dΓ©can," meaning "deacon" in English. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the position of deacon in the Christian church. The deacon was an important role within the church hierarchy, assisting the priest and performing various religious duties. Over time, the surname Decan has likely been passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to the occupation of a deacon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Decan: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TKN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/decan*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Decan in Braille

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

The name Decan in braille

How to sign the name Decan using Sign Language

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

The name Decan in sign language

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