Trahant Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Behind the Trahant surname stands Trahan, a French name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. In origin, the name means “From western France”.

Before spelling was fixed, Trahan was also written Trahant. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Trahanne.

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