HEGAN
Hegan
Hegan is a surname of Irish origin, commonly found in the British Isles, particularly in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó hÉighigáin", which translates to "descendant of Éigean".
The Hegan surname has roots in County Tyrone and County Derry in Northern Ireland, with many family members having emigrated to England, the United States, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world.
Notable individuals with the surname Hegan include author and writer Jim Hegan, known for his contributions to literature.
The Hegan family name is emblematic of Irish heritage and can be traced back to the ancient clans of Ireland, with a history rich in tradition and culture.
There are approximately 147 people named Hegan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hegan.
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Clifford
- David
- Hugh
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amy
- Anne
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Laura
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
- Penelope
- Rose
- Sharon
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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