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.
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.
Ranking information for the surname Pavan is not currently available.
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.