About Horan
The surname Horan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó hÓráin," meaning "descendant of Óráin." The name Óráin is believed to be derived from the word "ór," meaning "gold," suggesting that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with gold or had a golden complexion. The surname Horan is relatively common in Ireland and is primarily found in the western counties of Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon.
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The surname Horan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horan 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 Horan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Horan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Horan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.