About Tharakan
The surname Tharakan is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Kerala. It is derived from the Malayalam word "thara," meaning "star," and the suffix "-kan," denoting descent or belonging. Therefore, Tharakan can be interpreted to mean "belonging to the stars" or "descendant of the stars." This surname is commonly found among the Syrian Christian community in Kerala and is often associated with individuals who have a historical connection to astrology or astronomy.
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The surname Tharakan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tharakan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tharakan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tharakan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.