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.
The surname Whann is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Whann in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.