FEIGHAN
Feighan
The surname Feighan is of Gaelic Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Feichín," meaning descendant of Feichín. The name is a variant of the more common surname Feehan.
The Feighan surname is primarily found in the Connacht region of Ireland, particularly in counties Roscommon and Mayo. The Feighan family can trace its roots back to ancient Gaelic noble families in Ireland.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Feighan have been involved in various professions and endeavours, including agriculture, trades, and public service. Notable bearers of the Feighan name have made significant contributions to their communities and society as a whole.
The Feighan surname continues to be carried by individuals in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with some descendants having emigrated to other parts of the world such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Overall, the Feighan surname has a rich history and is an important part of the cultural heritage of Ireland.
Typical given names associated with the Feighan surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brian
- David
- Denny
- Errol
- Frank
- Gerry
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Bridget
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Louise
- Lucie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Paula
- Sandra
Similar and related surnames
- Feigan
- Feighney
- Facon
- Facuna
- Fagan
- Faggan
- Faggian
- Faggiani
- Faggin
- Faghani
- Fagon
- Fagun
- Fakun
- Faucon
- Faucouneau
- Faughan
- Fawknee
- Feagan
- Feagon
- Feakin
- Feegan
- Fegan
- Feggan
- Feggin
- Feiken
- Fekini
- Ficken
- Fickin
- Figan
- Figgan
- Figgin
- Figon
- Figoni
- Focone
- Fogan
- Foggan
- Foggen
- Foggin
- Foggon
- Fokin
- Fokina
- Fykin
- Phukan
- Vacani
- Vaccon
- Vagani
- Vaghan
- Vaghani
- Vagon
- Vakani
- Vaugan
- Vaughan
- Vaughen
- Vaughin
- Vican
- Vicken
- Vickin
- Vicuna
- Vigan
- Vigano
- Viggiani
- Viggiano
- Vigon
- Vikan
- Viken
- Vogan
- Vokoun
- Voughan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 182 people named Feighan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Feighan.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
