About Machan
The surname Machan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "machair," meaning a plain or a meadow. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or on a plain or meadow. The name Machan is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.
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The surname Machan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Machan 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 Machan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Machan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Machan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.