About Foran
The surname Foran is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fuarán," meaning "a spring" or "a well." It is a topographical surname, typically given to someone who lived near a spring or well. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a cool or calm temperament, as water from a spring is often associated with these qualities. Overall, the surname Foran signifies a connection to a water source or may have been used to describe a person's character.
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The surname Foran is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foran 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 Foran is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Foran in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.