About Patlan
The surname Patlan is of Mexican origin and is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the indigenous people of Mexico. It is believed to be a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Patlán or had some association with it. The exact meaning of Patlan is uncertain, but it could be related to the Nahuatl words "patlalli," meaning "to spread out" or "to extend," and "tlān," meaning "place" or "land." Therefore, the surname Patlan may signify someone from a place characterized by spreading or extending land.
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The surname Patlan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Patlan 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 Patlan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Patlan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Patlan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.