Ercan

Ercan Meaning & Origin

About Ercan
The surname Ercan is of Turkish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Turkish word "ercan" which means "brave" or "courageous." It can also be interpreted as "one who has the power to overcome difficulties" or "one who is strong-willed." The surname Ercan signifies a person who possesses bravery, resilience, and determination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ercan: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARKN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E6205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ercan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ercan in Braille

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

The name Ercan in braille

How to sign the name Ercan using Sign Language

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

The name Ercan in sign language

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