Drynan

Drynan Meaning & Origin

About Drynan
The surname Drynan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGilleDhronain," meaning "son of the servant of St. Ronan." The name Ronan is associated with a 6th-century Irish saint, and the surname Drynan suggests a familial connection to this saintly figure. Over time, the name has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, but its meaning remains rooted in its Gaelic origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Drynan: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D60505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R AY1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/drynan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Drynan in Braille

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

The name Drynan in braille

How to sign the name Drynan using Sign Language

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

The name Drynan in sign language

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