Buchanan - Last Names

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Buchanan

/bjuːˈtʃænən/

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Meaning

House of the canon

Represents ancestral lineage and connection to ecclesiastical or scholarly authority, symbolizing tradition and respectability.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, resilience, and intellectual or spiritual stewardship through its association with a religious official's dwelling.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Mac a' Chanona' meaning 'son of the canon', referring to a church official; originally a patronymic surname from the Scottish Clan Buchanan.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of Scottish origin, Buchanan is a clan name associated with nobility and heritage in the British Isl

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