Hogan

Origin: Irish, English

Meaning: The surname Hogan is of Gaelic origin, deriving from the Irish Ó hÓgáin or Ó hÓgáin, which means 'a descendant of Ógán', a personal name meaning 'young'.

History: The Hogan surname has Irish roots and is most commonly found in the counties of Tipperary, Limerick, and Clare in Ireland. The name spread to England and other parts of the British Isles through Irish immigration.

Variants: Variants of the Hogan surname include O'Hogan, Hagan, Haughey, and Hagen.

Famous Bearers: Notable individuals with the Hogan surname include:

  • Hulk Hogan (b. 1953): American professional wrestler and actor, born Terry Eugene Bollea.
  • Michael Hogan (b. 1949): British-Canadian actor known for his roles in TV series such as "Battlestar Galactica" and "The Man in the High Castle".
  • Paul Hogan (b. 1939): Australian actor and comedian famous for his role in the "Crocodile Dundee" film series.

Coat of Arms: The Hogan family crest typically features symbols such as a castle, lion, or eagle, reflecting themes of strength, nobility, and courage.

Distribution: While the Hogan surname is most prevalent in Ireland, there are also significant numbers of individuals with this surname in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Canada.

There are approximately 10,499 people named Hogan in the UK. That makes it the 880th most common surname in Britain. Around 161 in a million people in Britain are named Hogan.

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
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Thomas

Female

  • Anne
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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