FAUGHNAN
Faughnan
Faughnan is an Irish surname with origins in County Leitrim, Ireland. The name is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname "Ó Fachtnáin," which means "descendant of Fachtna," a personal name derived from the word "fachtnach," meaning hostile.
The Faughnan family is believed to have been part of the Uí Briúin Ai dynasty, which was a prominent ruling family in the Connacht province of Ireland. They were historically associated with the village of Ballinamore in County Leitrim.
The surname Faughnan has various spellings, including Fannin, Fanning, and Fannion. It is predominantly found in Ireland, particularly in the Connacht region. Over time, some Faughnan families have emigrated to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Individuals with the surname Faughnan have made contributions to various fields, including politics, literature, and business. The name continues to be held by families proud of their Irish heritage and history.
There are approximately 166 people named Faughnan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Faughnan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bernard
- Daniel
- Declan
- Edward
- John
- Marc
- Matthew
- Neil
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joan
- Leigh
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Siobhan