The surname Allen is English and Scottish from a Celtic personal name of great antiquity and obscurity. In England the personal name is now usually spelled Alan, the surname Allen; in Scotland the surname is more often Allan.
Various suggestions have been put forward regarding its origin; the most plausible is that it originally meant 'little rock'. Compare Gaelic ailÃn, diminutive of ail 'rock'.
fair, or handsome
C. J. Allen has written: 'The meaning of absence and its mismanagement'
From the Celtic, Almhain, meaning Allen's hill.
From the Celtic, Almhain, meaning Allen's hill.
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Famous people with the last name of Allen are: Gracie Allen Fred Allen Allen Ludden Ethan Allen Steve Allen Tim Allen Woody Allen Debbie Allen Marcus Allen See the links below.
From the Old English origin, the male given name Allen means harmony, peace.From it's Gaelic origin, the meaning is fair, handsome.From the Hawaiian origin, the female given name means an offering, or bouyant, light.As a family surname, Allen originates from 3 different countries: England, France, and Ireland. Please see the related link below for more information:
Allen is a variant of the name Alan.Alan was used in Brittany, France in the sixth century. The exact meaning is debated but it is likely to mean either "little rock" or "handsome" in Breton. (Breton is a Celtic language spoken in Brittany.)
The name "Nathan Allen Waterbury" likely combines a first name (Nathan), a middle name (Allen), and a surname (Waterbury). "Nathan" is a common male name of Hebrew origin meaning "he gave," while "Allen" can mean "harmony" or "stone." "Waterbury" is a surname of English origin, often associated with a geographic location. Together, the name suggests a personal or familial identity with historical and cultural significance.
Rick Allen, the drummer for the rock band Def Leppard, has five children. His children's names are Lauren Shane Allen, Griffin Allen, Lilly Allen, Scarlett Allen, and Jenna Allen.
Mary Allen and Joseph Allen