HAGAN
Hagan
The surname Hagan is of ancient Gaelic origin, derived from the Old Gaelic name "O'h-Aodhagain", meaning "descendant of Aodhagán". The personal name Aodhagán is a diminutive form of Aodh, meaning "fire" or "fiery".
The Hagan surname is primarily found in Ireland and Scotland, with a presence in England as well. The Irish Hagans are predominantly from Ulster, particularly County Tyrone and County Derry. In Scotland, the name can be traced back to families in the Scottish Lowlands.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Hagan have been recorded in various deeds, documents, and historical accounts. The Hagans have been involved in numerous aspects of society, including agriculture, trade, military service, and politics.
Today, the surname Hagan continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with large Irish or Scottish diaspora populations. The name has retained its Gaelic roots and symbolises a proud heritage with connections to Celtic culture and history.
There are approximately 4,053 people named Hagan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,306th most common surname in Britain. Around 62 in a million people in Britain are named Hagan.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Natalie
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hagon
- Hagans
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- Hagain
- Hagana
- Hacken
- Hackin
- Hacon
- Hagag
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- Hagam
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- Hagga
- Haggan
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- Haggen
- Haggin
- Haggon
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- Haghan
- Haghani
- Hagman
- Hagun
- Haigan
- Haikin
- Haikni
- Hakan
- Haken
- Hakin
- Hakon
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- Haqqani
- Haquani
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- Haugen
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- Haughen
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- Higan
- Higgan
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- Higgine
- Higgon
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- Hocken
- Hockin
- Hockine
- Hogan
- Hoggan
- Hoggen
- Hoggin
- Hoggon
- Hoghan
- Hoghen
- Hogon
- Hogun
- Hogune
- Hokan
- Hoken
- Hokin
- Hooghan
- Hooken
- Hookin
- Houghan
- Houghin
- Howkin
- Hucken
- Huckin
- Hugan
- Huggan
- Huggen
- Huggin
- Huggon
- Hughan
- Hughen
- Hugon
- Hukin
- Hukon
- Hykin
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