About Kelehan
The surname Kelehan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Céileacháin, meaning "descendant of Céileachán." The name Céileachán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word céile, which means "companion" or "associate." Therefore, the surname Kelehan likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was the descendant of someone named Céileachán, who was possibly known for being a loyal or trusted companion.
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The surname Kelehan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kelehan 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 Kelehan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kelehan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kelehan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.