About Cahalan
The surname Cahalan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cathaláin, meaning "descendant of Cathalán." The name Cathalán is a diminutive form of the personal name Cathal, which means "battle ruler" or "mighty in battle." The surname Cahalan is primarily found in County Clare and County Galway in Ireland.
The surname Cahalan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cahalan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cahalan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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