About Pothen
The surname Pothen is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Malayalam-speaking communities in the southern state of Kerala. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "pothi," meaning "book" or "scripture." The surname Pothen is often associated with individuals who have a historical connection to the Brahmin community or those who were involved in religious or scholarly pursuits.
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The surname Pothen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pothen 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 Pothen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pothen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pothen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.