Lotan

Lotan Meaning & Origin

About Lotan
The surname Lotan is of Hebrew origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Hebrew word "lotan," meaning "covering" or "veil." Another possibility is that it is derived from the biblical character Lotan, who was a son of Seir and a chief of the Horites. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific cultural or historical context in which it is found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lotan: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/lotan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lotan in Braille

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

The name Lotan in braille

How to sign the name Lotan using Sign Language

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

The name Lotan in sign language

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