Gallan

Gallan Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallan: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gallan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallan in Braille

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

The name Gallan in braille

How to sign the name Gallan using Sign Language

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.

The name Gallan in sign language

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