Duan

Duan Meaning & Origin

About Duan
The surname Duan is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific character used to write it. One common meaning is "short" or "low," referring to a person's height or stature. Another interpretation is "segment" or "section," suggesting a person who is organized or methodical. Additionally, Duan can also mean "break" or "cut," indicating a person who is decisive or determined. The exact meaning of the surname Duan may vary based on regional dialects and individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duan: 1,710
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D W AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/dwæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duan in Braille

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

The name Duan in braille

How to sign the name Duan using Sign Language

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

The name Duan in sign language

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