Whann

Whann Meaning & Origin

About Whann
The surname Whann is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacCuana, meaning "son of Cuana." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Cuana. The name Cuana itself is believed to have originated from the Old Irish word "cuan," meaning "harbor" or "bay." Over time, the name MacCuana evolved into various forms, including Whann, and has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whann: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/whann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whann in Braille

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

The name Whann in braille

How to sign the name Whann using Sign Language

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

The name Whann in sign language

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