Moktan

Moktan Meaning & Origin

About Moktan
The surname Moktan is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Tamang ethnic group in Nepal. The name is derived from the Tibetan word "moktan," which means "a person who is skilled in making and repairing wooden items." It is believed that the Moktan family historically held the occupation of carpentry or woodworking, and the surname was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Moktan can be found in various parts of Nepal and in Nepali diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moktan: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moktan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 K T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/moktan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moktan in Braille

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

The name Moktan in braille

How to sign the name Moktan using Sign Language

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

The name Moktan in sign language

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