Magadan

Magadan Meaning & Origin

About Magadan
The surname Magadan is of Russian origin and is derived from the name of a city in eastern Russia. The name Magadan is believed to have originated from the Even language, spoken by the indigenous people of the region. The city of Magadan is known for its historical significance as a major transit point for prisoners during the Soviet era. Therefore, the surname Magadan may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the city or had ancestral ties to the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Magadan: 731
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31629
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 G AH0 D AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmægəˌdæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Magadan in Braille

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

The name Magadan in braille

How to sign the name Magadan using Sign Language

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

The name Magadan in sign language

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