About Mccahan
The surname McCahan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eacháin, meaning "son of Eachán." Eachán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "each," which means "horse." Therefore, the surname McCahan is likely to have originally been a patronymic name given to someone whose father or ancestor was named Eachán, and it signifies a connection to the horse.
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The surname Mccahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mccahan 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 Mccahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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