About Roan
The surname Roan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red." It is a descriptive surname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Roan is also associated with the color red, specifically a reddish-brown color, and can be used as a given name as well.
The surname Roan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roan 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 Roan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Roan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Roan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.