About Caughlan
The surname Caughlan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cathaláin," meaning "descendant of Cathalán." The name Cathalán is a diminutive form of the personal name Cathal, which means "battle ruler" or "mighty in battle." The surname Caughlan therefore signifies a person who is a descendant of someone named Cathalán, indicating a connection to a family with a history of strength and leadership in battle.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caughlan 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 Caughlan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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