Calhoun - Last Names

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Calhoun

/ˈkæl.huːn/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the Scottish Gaelic 'Coilleachan', meaning 'place of the hounds' or 'small woods'

Represents ancestral connection to land and nature, symbolizing guardianship and territorial identity within clan-based societies.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, heritage, and a link to noble or landed ancestry. It also carries associations with leadership and historical legacy, especially in American political contexts.

Etymology: Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Coilleachan', a diminutive of 'coilleach', meaning 'wooded place' or 'place of the dogs/hounds'. It was originally a locational surname for someone who lived near a wooded area associated with hunting or hounds.

Style & Origin

traditional
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american

Cultural Background

Originating in Scotland and later prominent in the United States, particularly in the American South

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