About Calhoon
The surname Calhoon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac A' Chaluim," meaning "son of Calum" or "son of Malcolm." The name Calum or Malcolm itself is derived from the Gaelic elements "cal," meaning "dove," and "colm," meaning "dove-like" or "peaceful." Therefore, the surname Calhoon can be interpreted as "son of the peaceful one" or "descendant of the dove-like person."
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The surname Calhoon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calhoon 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 Calhoon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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