Callahan Name Origin
/KAL-uh-han/-
American (Irish-American) 60%
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Canadian (Irish-Canadian) 20%
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Australian (Irish-Australian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: N/A
- Last Name: Callahan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname Callahan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Ceallacháin', meaning 'descendant of Ceallachán', a personal name meaning 'bright-headed' or 'frequenting churches'. It became common among Irish families and spread to English-speaking countries through Irish emigration.