About Scallan
The surname Scallan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Scalláin," meaning "descendant of Scallán." The personal name Scallán is believed to have originated from the word "scall," which means "a servant" or "a crier." Therefore, the surname Scallan likely originated as a patronymic name for the descendants of someone known for their role as a servant or crier.
The surname Scallan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scallan 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 Scallan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scallan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.