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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The surname Callan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Callan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.