About Katan
The surname Katan is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "katan," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname typically given to someone who was of small stature or had a diminutive personality. The name may also have been used as a nickname for the youngest child in a family.
The surname Katan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Katan 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 Katan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Katan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Katan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.