Callan

Callan Meaning & Origin

About Callan
The surname Callan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Cathaláin," meaning "descendant of Cathalán." Cathalán is a diminutive form of the personal name Cathal, which means "battle ruler" or "mighty in battle." The surname Callan is primarily found in Ireland and is associated with County Louth. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Cathalán.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Callan: 4,531
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,353
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Callan 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 Callan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callan in Braille

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

The name Callan in braille

How to sign the name Callan using Sign Language

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

The name Callan in sign language

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