Pithan

Pithan Meaning & Origin

About Pithan
The surname Pithan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pitan," meaning "to beg" or "to ask." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a beggar or someone who frequently asked for assistance. Over time, the surname Pithan may have been adopted by individuals who were involved in charitable or religious activities, such as monks or friars.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pithan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pithan: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pithan 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 Pithan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P0N
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 TH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/pithan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P0N', 'PTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pithan in Braille

Here's how to represent Pithan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pithan in braille

How to sign the name Pithan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Pithan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pithan in sign language

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