MONAN
Monan
Origin:
The surname Monan is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name "Muadhan", which means gentle or kind.
History:
The Monan surname is believed to have originated in Scotland and Ireland, with early records of the name found in both countries. It is thought to have been first used as a given name before becoming a hereditary surname.
Distribution:
The Monan surname is relatively uncommon and is found predominantly in Scotland and Ireland. However, individuals with the surname have also migrated to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with historical ties to the British Isles.
Notable Individuals:
There are no widely known figures with the surname Monan in British history or contemporary society.
Variants:
Variants of the Monan surname include Monane and Mounan.
Coat of Arms:
There is no widely recognized coat of arms associated with the Monan surname.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Hardcastle, K., & Hodges, F. (2006). A dictionary of first names. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 103 people named Monan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Monan.