About Calahan
The surname Calahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ceallacháin, meaning "descendant of Ceallachán." Ceallachán is a diminutive form of the personal name Ceallach, which translates to "bright-headed" or "warlike." The name Calahan is primarily found in County Cork, Ireland, and is associated with a proud and ancient lineage.
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The surname Calahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calahan 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 Calahan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Calahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Calahan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.