About Geelan
The surname Geelan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Géibheannaigh, meaning "descendant of Géibheannach." The name Géibheannach is believed to be derived from the word "géibheann," which means "to take" or "to seize." Therefore, the surname Geelan likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being a taker or a seizer.
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The surname Geelan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geelan 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 Geelan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Geelan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Geelan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.