There are
2599
Dans in the USA
Dan is the
12012nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dan

DanielBoone

Frontiersman, explorer, and woodsman known for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky.

DaniilGranin

Russian writer and World War II veteran, renowned for his novel 'My Dear Dzerzhinsky,' portraying life in Leningrad during the war.

DanteAlighieri

Italian poet famous for his epic poem 'Divine Comedy,' an allegorical journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

DanielHale

African-American surgeon who performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries, founding Provident Hospital in Chicago.

DanielDefoe

English writer and journalist, most renowned for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe,' a tale of survival on a deserted island.

Dan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dan' has origins in several cultures, including English, Hebrew, Danish, and German.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Dan' can be found among people of various geographical locations worldwide.
VariationsSome variations of the surname 'Dan' include 'Dane,' 'Daniels,' 'Danielsdottir,' 'Dano,' 'Danneskiold,' and 'Danziger.'
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of people with the surname 'Dan' have occurred throughout history, with significant movements observed during different periods and in various places. Reasons for migration and immigration vary from economic opportunities, political conflicts, religious persecution, and family reunification.