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Where Does The Last Name Achan Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The last name Achan (Arabic: اتشان, Bengali: আছান, Hindi: अचन, Marathi: अचन, Oriya: ଅଚନ, Russian: Ачан) occurs more in Uganda more than any other country/territory. It may be rendered as: Achán. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Achan? ^{popularity and diffusion}

The surname is the 32,580^th most commonly used surname in the world, borne by approximately 1 in 446,185 people. It is predominantly found in Africa, where 92 percent of Achan are found; 77 percent are found in East Africa and 58 percent are found in Nilo-Saharan Africa. Achan is also the 25,742^nd most commonly held first name on earth, held by 33,221 people.

This last name is most commonly used in Uganda, where it is carried by 8,352 people, or 1 in 4,674. In Uganda Achan is most common in: Kiryandongo District, where 8 percent reside, Gulu District, where 8 percent reside and Kitgum District, where 8 percent reside. Outside of Uganda Achan is found in 54 countries. It is also common in South Sudan, where 26 percent reside and Sudan, where 14 percent reside.

Achan Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The incidence of Achan has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Achan surname increased 1,061 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Achan Last Name Statistics ^demography

In The United States those holding the Achan last name are 16.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 70% being registered with the party.

Achan earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 14.72% less than the national average, earning $36,799 USD per year.