About Flaniken
The surname Flaniken is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Flannagain," meaning "descendant of Flannagain." The name Flannagain is composed of the elements "flann," meaning "red" or "ruddy," and "again," meaning "birth" or "descendant." Therefore, the surname Flaniken likely originated as a nickname for someone with red or ruddy hair or complexion, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Flaniken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flaniken 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 Flaniken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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