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.
The surname Pithan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Pithan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.