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