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Pat McCarran

Photograph of Pat McCarran Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Pat
Surname
McCarran
Occupation
Senator

The Name Pat

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Of noble birth or patrician.
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The McCarran Surname

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
Son of Arran, possibly derived from the Isle of Arran or a personal name.
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Source

Library of Congress

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