About Gallahan
The surname Gallahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gallchobhair, meaning "descendant of Gallchobhair." The name Gallchobhair itself is composed of the elements "gall," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger," and "cobhair," meaning "help" or "assistance." Therefore, the surname Gallahan can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the foreign helper" or "descendant of the stranger who provides assistance."
The surname Gallahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallahan 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 Gallahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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