Kadian

Kadian Meaning & Origin

About Kadian
The surname Kadian is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Punjabi word "kadiyan," which means "cotton carder" or "one who combs cotton." The surname likely originated as an occupational name for individuals involved in the cotton industry. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kadian: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 D IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kadian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kadian in Braille

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

The name Kadian in braille

How to sign the name Kadian using Sign Language

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

The name Kadian in sign language

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