About Calan
The surname Calan is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "calan," meaning "beginning" or "first day." It is often associated with the Welsh holiday of Calan Gaeaf, which marks the beginning of winter. The surname Calan likely originated as a nickname for someone born or associated with this time of year, or it could have been a topographic name for someone living near a prominent landmark associated with the holiday.
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The surname Calan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calan 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 Calan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Calan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Calan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.