About Onan
The surname Onan is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical character Onan. In Hebrew, the name Onan means "vigorous" or "strong." The surname Onan is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess strength, vitality, or resilience. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found among individuals of Jewish or Hebrew descent.
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The surname Onan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Onan 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 Onan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Onan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Onan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.