About Kannan
The surname Kannan is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among Tamil-speaking communities. It is derived from the given name Kannan, which is another name for Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity. The name Kannan signifies beauty, charm, and grace. People with the surname Kannan are often believed to have qualities associated with Lord Krishna, such as being compassionate, charismatic, and spiritually inclined.
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The surname Kannan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kannan 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 Kannan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kannan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kannan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.