Zupan

Zupan Meaning & Origin

About Zupan
The surname Zupan is of Slovenian origin and is derived from the word "župan," which means "mayor" or "leader" in Slovenian. It is a title that was historically given to a local leader or magistrate in medieval Slovenia. As a surname, Zupan likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held the position of a mayor or a person who worked closely with local authorities. Today, the surname Zupan is found predominantly in Slovenia and among Slovenian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zupan: 1,190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,842
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UW1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈzupən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zupan in Braille

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

The name Zupan in braille

How to sign the name Zupan using Sign Language

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

The name Zupan in sign language

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