Sloan

/sloʊn/ noun

Definition

A proper name, used as a given name or surname for people.

Etymology

From Irish 'Sloan' or Scottish, possibly meaning 'warrior' or derived from a place name. It's been used as both a first and last name in English-speaking countries.

Kelly Says

Many surnames that seem ordinary today actually started as descriptions—Sloan might have originally meant someone was a warrior or came from a specific place. Every family name tells a hidden story about someone's ancestors.

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