TheNameDBCarnahan
TopographicMeaning
A person from Carnahan, or derived from Irish/Scottish Gaelic elements meaning 'cairn' or 'stone heap'.
Etymology
From Irish or Scottish Gaelic 'cairn' (stone heap or mound) combined with 'athan' or similar elements. The surname may relate to a place marked by cairns or stone monuments.
About the Carnahan Surname
An Irish or Scottish topographic surname likely referring to a place marked by cairns or stone heaps. The name is associated with Gaelic-speaking regions.
Distribution
Found in Ireland and Scotland, with significant presence in North America among Irish-American communities.
Notable Bearers
Unknown