About Branan
The surname Branan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Branáin, meaning "descendant of Branán." The name Branán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "bran," which translates to "raven." In Irish mythology, the raven was considered a symbol of wisdom and protection, and the surname Branan may have originally been bestowed upon someone with a connection to these qualities.
The surname Branan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Branan 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 Branan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Branan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Branan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.