<P> Allen is a Celtic surname , originating in Scotland , and common in Ireland , Wales and England . It is a variation of the surname MacAllen and may be derived from two separate sources : Ailin , in Scottish and Irish Gaelic , means both `` little rock '' and `` harmony '' , or it may also be derived from the Celtic Aluinn , which means `` handsome '' . Variant spellings include Alan , Allan , etc . The noble family of this surname , from which a branch went to Portugal , is descended of one Alanus de Buckenhall . </P>
<P> Allen is a Celtic surname , originating in Scotland , and common in Ireland , Wales and England . It is a variation of the surname MacAllen and may be derived from two separate sources : Ailin , in Scottish and Irish Gaelic , means both `` little rock '' and `` harmony '' , or it may also be derived from the Celtic Aluinn , which means `` handsome '' . Variant spellings include Alan , Allan , etc . The noble family of this surname , from which a branch went to Portugal , is descended of one Alanus de Buckenhall . </P>
where does the last name allen derive from
where does the last name allen derive from
Scotland
Scotland