About Gahan
The surname Gahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gaothán," meaning "a small, light breeze." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a gentle or calm nature, or perhaps someone who lived in a place that was often blessed with a light breeze. The name Gahan has variations such as Gahen, Gahon, and Gahin.
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The surname Gahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gahan 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 Gahan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gahan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.