Hattan

Hattan Meaning & Origin

About Hattan
The surname Hattan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "athan," meaning "ford" or "river crossing." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a river crossing. The name Hattan may have been given to individuals who resided near a prominent ford or who worked as ferryman or bridge keepers. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Hutton or Hatton, but they all share the common origin and association with river crossings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hattan: 573
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hattan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhætən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hattan in Braille

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

The name Hattan in braille

How to sign the name Hattan using Sign Language

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

The name Hattan in sign language

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