About Alan
The surname Alan is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ailin" or "Ailín," which means "little rock" or "harmony." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Alan. Over time, the surname Alan has spread to various parts of the world, and its meaning has evolved to represent a diverse range of individuals and families.
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The surname Alan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Alan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Alan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.