Faelan Surname
Approximately 3 people bear this surname
Faelan Surname Definition:
FAELAN, Faelan (also Foelan), later Faoilan: is a reduced form of Faelchu. The root is fael 'a wolf (faol. i. cu allaidh no mac tire-O'Clery, 'wild dog,' or 'son of earth'). ffolanus de Leuenauch witnessed instrument of homage by Duncan, earl of Fife to the Abbey of Dunfermline, 1316 (RD.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Yemen | 1 | 1:26,425,294 | 55,147 |
Faelan (11) may also be a first name.
Faelan Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
FAELAN, Faelan (also Foelan), later Faoilan: is a reduced form of Faelchu. The root is fael 'a wolf (faol. i. cu allaidh no mac tire-O'Clery, 'wild dog,' or 'son of earth'). ffolanus de Leuenauch witnessed instrument of homage by Duncan, earl of Fife to the Abbey of Dunfermline, 1316 (RD., p. 235). compare Gilfillan and Mactyre.
Faelan Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Faelan Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Faelan occurs most in The United States. It can be found as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Faelan? popularity and diffusion
The last name Faelan is the 10,311,814th most frequently occurring surname globally. It is borne by around 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. Faelan occurs mostly in The Americas, where 67 percent of Faelan are found; 67 percent are found in North America and 67 percent are found in Anglo-North America. Faelan is also the 3,487,849th most widespread first name throughout the world. It is borne by 11 people.
The last name is most numerous in The United States, where it is borne by 2 people, or 1 in 181,229,466. In The United States it is mostly found in: California, where 50 percent are found and Oklahoma, where 50 percent are found. Without taking into account The United States this surname is found in one country. It is also common in Yemen, where 33 percent are found.
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