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SHEHAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,379th

Most common surname in India

25

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Shehan surname is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name O'Seachnasaigh, which is derived from the words 'seachnach,' meaning 'hawk-like,' and 'saigh,' meaning 'warrior.'
The Shehan surname originated in County Cork, Ireland. The family is believed to have been descended from Cormac, the son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, who was a 5th century High King of Ireland. The Shehan family was part of the Ui Fidgenti dynasty, which was a powerful group of Irish clans in the Munster province of Ireland.

Description:

The Shehan family was known for their loyalty and bravery. They were also known for their skill in battle, and were often called upon to fight in various conflicts.
The Shehan family had a variety of customs and traditions. They were known to be very hospitable, and were often seen at large gatherings and feasts. They also had a strong sense of honor and justice, and were known to be fair and just in their dealings.
Variations of the Shehan surname include Sheehan, O'Sheehan, Sheehy, and Sheahan.

State-wise distribution of people with SHEHAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Karnataka state distribution for SHEHAN surname

Karnataka

7

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SHEHAN surname

Andhra Pradesh

2

Delhi state distribution for SHEHAN surname

Delhi

1

Maharashtra state distribution for SHEHAN surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with SHEHAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname SHEHAN appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for SHEHAN surname

9 (82%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for SHEHAN surname

2 (18%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The SHEHAN surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Karnataka has the highest concentration of the SHEHAN surname with 7 records (63.6%).

The SHEHAN surname is written in SINHALESE, TAMIL scripts.

SHEHAN is ranked #13379 in India with approximately 25 people bearing this surname.

The SHEHAN surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Karnataka (63.6%), Andhra Pradesh (18.2%), Delhi (9.1%).

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