About Lenahan
The surname Lenahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Leannacháin," meaning "descendant of Leannachán." The name Leannachán is a diminutive form of "leannán," which translates to "lover" or "paramour." Therefore, the surname Lenahan likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a lover or a charmer.
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The surname Lenahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lenahan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lenahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lenahan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.