Gaghan

Gaghan Meaning & Origin

About Gaghan
The surname Gaghan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gagáin," meaning "calf." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics of a calf. Over time, the name Gaghan became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gaghan can be found primarily in Ireland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaghan: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gaghan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaghan in Braille

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

The name Gaghan in braille

How to sign the name Gaghan using Sign Language

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

The name Gaghan in sign language

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