Drugan

Drugan is a Scottish surname of Celtic origin that is believed to have been derived from the Gaelic personal name "Duncan", meaning "Brown Warrior". The surname Drugan is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Scotland and Ireland.

Historically, the Drugan clan has been associated with various regions in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands. Members of the Drugan family have been recorded in ancient Scottish records, indicating their longstanding presence in the country.

Over the centuries, the Drugan surname may have undergone variations in spelling due to factors such as dialectal differences and illiteracy. This has led to the emergence of variations such as Drugain, Drogan, and Drogain, among others.

Modern-day bearers of the Drugan surname can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, as families have spread and settled in different parts of the world. The surname Drugan carries with it a sense of heritage and history, linking individuals to their Scottish roots and ancestral lineage.

There are approximately 135 people named Drugan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Drugan.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Arthur
  • Christopher
  • Geoffrey
  • Gerard
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Peter
  • Thomas

Female

  • Andrea
  • Anne
  • Christine
  • Emily
  • Janet
  • Kathleen
  • Margaret
  • Rachel
  • Sharon
  • Zoe

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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