Mehan

Mehan Meaning & Origin

About Mehan
The surname Mehan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Miadhacháin, meaning "descendant of Miadhacháin." The name Miadhacháin is believed to be derived from the word "miadhach," which translates to "honorable" or "proud." Therefore, the surname Mehan likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating descent from an ancestor who was known for their honorable or proud qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mehan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mehan: 918
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,549
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mehan 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 Mehan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MHN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 HH AE0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeɪhæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mehan in Braille

Here's how to represent Mehan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mehan in braille

How to sign the name Mehan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mehan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mehan in sign language

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