COUGHLAN
Coughlan
Coughlan is a surname with Gaelic origins, historically associated with Ireland. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname "Ó Cochalláin", derived from the word "cochall" meaning 'cloak'. The prefix "Ó" indicates 'descendant of', suggesting a possible ancestral connection to a cloak maker or seller in Gaelic-speaking regions.
The Coughlan surname has been predominantly found in Ireland, particularly in regions with Irish-speaking communities such as Munster and Connacht. Over time, some individuals bearing the surname have migrated to other English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
Variants of the surname include Coughlin and Coghlan. The Coughlan family name may have undergone modifications in spelling and pronunciation due to transliteration from Gaelic to English.
Notable individuals with the surname Coughlan include but are not limited to:
- Megan Coughlan: British actress known for her performances on stage and screen.
- Paddy Coughlan: Irish historian and author renowned for his works on Irish history and culture.
- Eileen Coughlan: Irish artist known for her contributions to contemporary art.
The Coughlan surname continues to be a part of British and Irish genealogy, representing a lineage with roots in Gaelic heritage and culture.
There are approximately 3,620 people named Coughlan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,545th most common surname in Britain. Around 56 in a million people in Britain are named Coughlan.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Coghlan
- Coghlin
- Cocklin
- Coughlin
- Caughlin
- Coughlane
- Coughland
- Cochlan
- Coglen
- Coglin
- Cohalan
- Coolan
- Caghlan
- Cahalan
- Cahalane
- Cahalin
- Cahalon
- Cahillane
- Caughlan
- Coghlen
- Coughlen
- Coughlon
- Couglan
- Coulan
- Couland
- Coulanges
- Culan
- Cullan
- Cullane
- Cullaney
- Cullans
- Cullegn
- Goghlan
- Goughlan
- Goughlin
- Kahalani
- Khialani
- Khilani
- Kohulan
- Kulan
- Kulane
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.