There are
116
Kelehans in the USA
Kelehan is the
143149th
most common last name in the USA

Kelehan Genealogy

OriginsThe Kelehan surname is predominantly Irish and is associated with County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Chainnigh, indicating a connection to the patron saint of Kilkenny, St. Canice.
Geographic DistributionThe Kelehan surname is most popular in Ireland, particularly in County Kilkenny where it has a strong presence. While it may have smaller pockets of usage in other parts of the world, its primary concentration is in Ireland.
VariationsThere are currently no known variations of the Kelehan surname.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its close association with County Kilkenny and Ireland, there is limited historical information available regarding migration and immigration patterns of the Kelehan surname.