About Filan
The surname Filan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Faoláin, meaning "descendant of Faolán." Faolán is a personal name derived from the word "faol," which means "wolf" in Gaelic. The surname Filan is predominantly found in County Sligo in Ireland and is associated with the ancient Gaelic clan of Ó Faoláin.
The surname Filan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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