About Gallan
The surname Gallan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gallán," meaning "a small rock or stone." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near a small rocky area or a stone formation. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or stubborn personality, likening them to the unyielding nature of a stone.
The surname Gallan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallan 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 Gallan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gallan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gallan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.