Pogan

Pogan Meaning & Origin

About Pogan
The surname Pogan is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "poganin," meaning "pagan" or "heathen." It was likely used as an ethnic or religious nickname for someone who was not Christian or who adhered to pre-Christian beliefs. Over time, the surname Pogan may have been adopted by individuals who converted to Christianity or by their descendants, serving as a reminder of their ancestral heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pogan: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/pogan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pogan in Braille

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

The name Pogan in braille

How to sign the name Pogan using Sign Language

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

The name Pogan in sign language

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