Buchanon

Buchanon Meaning & Origin

About Buchanon
The surname Buchanon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac a' Bhuchanan," meaning "son of the canon." It is believed to have originated from the Clan Buchanan, a prominent Scottish clan. The name "canon" refers to a clergyman or a member of the clergy, suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have had a connection to the church. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Buchanon, and it has become a relatively common surname in Scotland and among Scottish descendants worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Buchanon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Buchanon: 1,092
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23315
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buchanon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXNN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW0 K AE1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bjuˈkænən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXNN', 'PKNN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buchanon in Braille

Here's how to represent Buchanon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Buchanon in braille

How to sign the name Buchanon using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Buchanon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Buchanon in sign language

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