About Scanlon
The surname Scanlon 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 Gaelic word "scannal," which means "contention" or "strife." Therefore, the surname Scanlon likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being argumentative or contentious.
The surname Scanlon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scanlon 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 Scanlon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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