Kaftan

Kaftan Meaning & Origin

About Kaftan
The surname Kaftan is of Eastern European origin and is derived from the Turkish word "kaftan," meaning a long, loose-fitting robe or tunic. It is a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold kaftans, or it could have been a nickname for someone who frequently wore such garments. The surname Kaftan is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaftan: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 F T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kaftan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaftan in Braille

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

The name Kaftan in braille

How to sign the name Kaftan using Sign Language

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

The name Kaftan in sign language

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