CALLANAN
Callanan
Callanan is a surname of Irish origin that is primarily found in the West of Ireland, particularly in counties such as Galway and Tipperary. The name is an anglicized form of the original Gaelic name "Ó Cathaláin" which means "descendant of Cathalán".
History
The Callanan family is believed to have originated from a clan or sept that was widespread in Ireland during medieval times. They were traditionally associated with the counties of Galway and Tipperary, where they were known for their involvement in various local activities.
Distribution
While the surname Callanan is more commonly found in Ireland, there are also descendants of the Callanan family who have settled in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with historical ties to Ireland such as Liverpool and London.
Notable Individuals
- Maurice Callanan: a prominent Irish poet and playwright known for his contributions to Irish literature.
- Siobhan Callanan: a renowned environmentalist and activist who has campaigned for conservation efforts in Ireland.
Legacy
The surname Callanan represents a rich cultural heritage that traces back to the medieval clans of Ireland. Today, individuals with the name continue to uphold the traditions and values associated with their ancestral roots.
There are approximately 624 people named Callanan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Callanan.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Bernadette
- Clare
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Calaunan
- Calahan
- Calanan
- Calaghan
- Callagan
- Callaghan
- Callahan
- Callaman
- Callan
- Callane
- Callangan
- Callanghan
- Callanin
- Callann
- Callans
- Callaran
- Callean
- Callihan
- Callinan
- Callnan
- Callnon
- Calnan
- Calnen
- Calnin
- Calnon
- Calnun
- Carnaghan
- Carnahan
- Clahane
- Clannon
- Clenane
- Clennan
- Clennon
- Clonan
- Clonen
- Cloonan
- Clunan
- Colannino
- Colignon
- Colinan
- Collignon
- Collinan
- Colnan
- Cowlinan
- Culinan
- Cullanan
- Cullinan
- Cullinane
- Cullinanu
- Cullinon
- Cullnane
- Culnane
- Glannan
- Glannon
- Gleenan
- Glenan
- Glenin
- Glennan
- Glennane
- Glennen
- Glennin
- Glennon
- Glenon
- Glinane
- Glinnan
- Glinnane
- Glynane
- Kaliannan
- Kalinin
- Kalinina
- Kallioinen
- Kallonen
- Kalnina
- Kilnan
- Kleinan
- Kleinen
- Kylliainen
- Kyllonen
- Quillinan
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