Ethan

Ethan Meaning & Origin

About Ethan
The surname Ethan is derived from the Hebrew name "Eitan," meaning "strong" or "enduring." It is a biblical name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Psalms. The name signifies strength, steadfastness, and resilience, and those with the surname Ethan are often associated with these qualities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ethan: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
A0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 TH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈiΞΈΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('A0N', 'ATN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ethan in Braille

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

The name Ethan in braille

How to sign the name Ethan using Sign Language

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

The name Ethan in sign language

Numerology