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Scanlon

SKAN-luhn
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Scanlon (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Scanlon emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s.”

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A surname of Irish origin.
"Scanlon emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s."
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Scanlons
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_____ emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s.

Etymology

An anglicized form of Irish Ó Scannláin, "descendant of Scannlán."

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scanlon” mean?
The word “Scanlon” means a surname of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce “Scanlon”?
“Scanlon” is pronounced SKAN-luhn (/ˈskænlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scanlon” in a sentence?
Here is “Scanlon” used in a sentence: “Scanlon emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s.”
What part of speech is “Scanlon”?
“Scanlon” is a name.
Where does the word “Scanlon” come from?
The word “Scanlon” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of Irish Ó Scannláin, "descendant of Scannlán.".

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