About Pappan
The surname Pappan is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Malayali community in the southern state of Kerala. It is derived from the Malayalam word "pappān," which is an honorific term used to address or refer to one's father or an elderly man. Therefore, the surname Pappan signifies a familial or respectful association with a father or an elder.
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The surname Pappan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pappan 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 Pappan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pappan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.