About Allan
The surname Allan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the given name Alan, which itself has Celtic roots. The name Alan is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "ailin," meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Over time, the surname Allan has become widespread and is found in various English-speaking countries. It is often associated with qualities such as strength, harmony, and stability.
The surname Allan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Allan 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 Allan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Allan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Allan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.