About Magathan
The surname Magathan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Catháin, meaning "son of Cathán." The name Cathán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "cath," which translates to "battle." Therefore, the surname Magathan likely originated as a patronymic name for someone whose ancestor was known for their prowess in battle or had a connection to warfare.
The surname Magathan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Magathan 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 Magathan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Magathan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Magathan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.