About Cloran
The surname Cloran is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Clóráin," meaning "descendant of Clóráin." The name Clóráin is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "cló," which means "a nail." Therefore, the surname Cloran likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in metalwork or had a connection to the trade of nails.
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The surname Cloran is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloran 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 Cloran is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cloran in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cloran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.