About Pavan
The surname Pavan is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pavane," which refers to a slow, stately dance popular during the Renaissance period. As a surname, Pavan likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled dancer or someone who composed or played music for the pavane. It may also have been given to someone who had a graceful or elegant demeanor, reminiscent of the dance itself.
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The surname Pavan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pavan 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 Pavan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pavan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.