There are
849
Gallens in the USA
Gallen is the
28176th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gallen

WilliamA.

William A. Galland was a British archaeologist known for his work on the ancient city of Nippur in Mesopotamia.

CharlyGaul

Charly Gaul was a Luxembourgish cyclist who achieved success in the 1950s and is considered one of the greatest climbers in the history of the sport.

TheGalen

The Galen Brothers were a vaudeville comedy duo known for their slapstick humor and acrobatic routines in the early 20th century.

JoséLuis

José Luis Galindo is a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for various clubs in La Liga and the Spanish national team.

CillianMurphy

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as '28 Days Later,' 'Inception,' and the 'Dark Knight' trilogy.

HelenGallagher

Helen Gallagher is an American actress and singer who won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical 'No, No, Nanette.'

PaulGalvin

Paul Galvin is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who won multiple All-Ireland titles with the Kerry senior football team.

CatrionaGall

Catriona Gall is a Scottish actress known for her roles in films such as 'Local Hero' and 'Red Road.'

DonGallinger

Don Gallinger was a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League before being banned for life due to involvement in gambling.

LouGallo

Lou Gallo is an American poet and professor known for his collections of poetry, including 'Crabbing' and 'Ten Pages a Day.'

Gallen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gallen' is of Irish and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Galláin,' which means 'descendant of Gallán.' The name 'Gallán' is a personal name derived from the word 'gall,' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gallen' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in counties Donegal and Tyrone. It is also found in Scotland, particularly in the Edinburgh area.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gallen' include 'Gallan' and 'Galin.'
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Gallen' have emigrated from Ireland and Scotland to other countries, particularly the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, during periods of economic hardship and political unrest.