Callhan

Callhan Meaning & Origin

About Callhan
The surname Callahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ceallacháin, meaning "descendant of Ceallachán." The name Ceallachán is a diminutive form of the personal name Ceallach, which translates to "bright-headed" or "warrior." The surname Callahan is commonly found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, and it signifies a connection to the ancient Gaelic heritage and lineage of the bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Callhan: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 L HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/callhan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callhan in Braille

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

The name Callhan in braille

How to sign the name Callhan using Sign Language

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

The name Callhan in sign language

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