Scanlan

Scanlan Meaning & Origin

About Scanlan
The surname Scanlan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Scannláin," meaning "descendant of Scannlán." The name Scannlán is believed to be derived from the word "scannal," which translates to "scandal" or "outrage." Therefore, the surname Scanlan may have originally been a nickname for someone associated with scandalous or outrageous behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scanlan: 5,654
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKNLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AE1 N L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈskænlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKNLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scanlan in Braille

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

The name Scanlan in braille

How to sign the name Scanlan using Sign Language

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

The name Scanlan in sign language

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