About Buchannan
The surname Buchannan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac a' Bhuchananain," meaning "son of the canon." It is believed to have originated from the name of a canon or clergyman associated with the Buchanan clan. The Buchanans were a prominent Scottish clan, and their surname is now widely spread across the world.
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The surname Buchannan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buchannan 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 Buchannan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Buchannan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Buchannan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.