Surnames
The surname Dayan
Source: TÜİK, ADNKS. The lists cover the 30 most common surnames for Türkiye and for each province.
What the surname Dayan means
Endure, remain strong, stand firm
It reads as the imperative of Turkish dayanmak, “to endure.” It suggests resilience and firmness.
What a surname means says nothing about the origins of the families who bear it.
Where is Dayan among the most common surnames?
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. All surnames →