Surname · Turkish origin
Erdogan
Meaning
The surname Erdogan means Born a brave man.
Origin
Turkish
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Erdogan
Erdoğan joins er, “man/soldier,” and doğan, “born.”
What kind of surname is Erdogan?
Erdogan is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Turkish naming tradition — you can read how Turkish surnames were formed on our Turkish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Erdogan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Erdoğan
Other Turkish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Erdogan mean?
The surname Erdogan means Born a brave man. Erdoğan joins er, “man/soldier,” and doğan, “born.”
Where does the surname Erdogan come from?
Erdogan is a surname of Turkish origin.
What kind of surname is Erdogan?
Erdogan is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Erdogan?
Variant spellings of Erdogan include Erdoğan.
What are other Turkish surnames?
Other Turkish surnames include Aksoy, Arslan, Aydin, Celik, Demir, Dogan.