About Nischan
The surname Nischan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nischan," meaning "to clean" or "to purify." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked as a cleaner or a purifier. Over time, the surname Nischan may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their cleanliness or purity of character.
The surname Nischan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nischan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nischan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nischan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.