HOURIGAN
Hourigan
Hourigan is an Irish surname of Gaelic origin, deriving from the Gaelic name "Ó hArgáin". The name is typically found in the Munster region of Ireland, particularly in County Limerick.
The Hourigan surname is believed to have originated from the word "argat", which translates to "silver" in Gaelic, potentially indicating that the ancestors of the Hourigan family were associated with the metalworking trade.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Hourigan surname have been prominently found in various fields such as politics, literature, and business. The name has also spread beyond Ireland, with various Hourigan families establishing themselves in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and Canada.
Today, the Hourigan surname continues to be proudly carried by numerous individuals, contributing to the diverse tapestry of names within the British Isles and beyond.
There are approximately 480 people named Hourigan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Hourigan.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Sean
- Thomas
- Timothy
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Anna
- Anne
- Christina
- Claire
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Georgina
- Jacqueline
- Kathleen
- Loretta
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
Similar and related surnames
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