About Straughan
The surname Straughan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Sruthan," meaning "a stream." It is a topographic surname, indicating that the original bearers lived near or by a stream. The name may have also been given to those who had a swift or energetic nature, likening them to the characteristics of a flowing stream. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Straughn or Straughen.
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The surname Straughan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Straughan 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 Straughan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Straughan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Straughan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.