CREGAN

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Cregan

Cregan is a surname of Irish origin that is believed to have roots in the Gaelic language. The name Cregan is an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname "Ó Croidheagáin," meaning "descendant of Croidheagán." The prefix "Ó" denotes "descendant of," indicating that the original bearer of the name was a descendant of someone named Croidheagán.

The Cregan surname is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in counties with historically strong Gaelic influences, such as Galway and Mayo. However, the surname has also spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Cregan surname may have variations in spelling, such as Creghan, Creagan, or Cregane, reflecting the different anglicised forms that have emerged over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Cregan include musicians and sports personalities. The surname Cregan has an interesting history that reflects Ireland's rich Gaelic heritage and the diaspora of Irish people around the world.

There are approximately 553 people named Cregan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Cregan.

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

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
Colin
James
John
Martin
Michael
Patrick
Paul
Robert
Ronald
Shaun

Female

Debbie
Elizabeth
Janet
Karen
Kathleen
Linda
Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Maureen
Susan
Suzanne

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