HENEGAN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Henegan

Henegan is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to Ireland. The name is believed to have Gaelic roots with variations such as Ó hAongusa or Ó hEanagáin.

The surname Henegan is thought to have originated with several distinct families in different regions of Ireland including County Mayo, County Galway, and County Roscommon. Over time, members of the Henegan family may have migrated to Britain and other parts of the world, spreading the surname to new territories.

The Henegan surname may be of patronymic origin, derived from the given name Aongus or Eanagán, which means "one choice" or "little bird", respectively. The prefix Ó in Gaelic surnames signifies "descendant of", indicating that those bearing the name Henegan may be descendants of someone named Aongus or Eanagán.

Variants of the surname Henegan may exist, including Hennigan and Hannigan, reflecting the phonetic evolution and regional differences in the pronunciation of Gaelic names.

Today, individuals with the surname Henegan can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, continuing to carry on the heritage and legacy of their Gaelic ancestors.

There are approximately 119 people named Henegan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Henegan.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Brendan
Joe
Kevin
Ray
William

Female

Anna
Julie
Sylvia
Tracey
Vivien

Similar and related surnames

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