About Drain
The surname Drain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "dræge" or "drægn," meaning a narrow passage or a trench. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a drainage channel or ditch. The name Drain may also have been a nickname for someone who had a slender or gaunt appearance. Overall, the surname Drain is associated with geographical features or physical characteristics related to drainage or ditches.
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The surname Drain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Drain 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 Drain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Drain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Drain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.