History:
Dattan: Tracing this surnames spread is tough without knowing the specific region or time period. Wars, hunger, or political problems might have forced people with this surname to move, leading to new communities. People might also have chosen to move for better jobs or other reasons. Where they settled depended on these things; they might have grouped together with similar people or where resources were plentiful. Looking at old records from places where this surname is common would help.
