HUGHAN
Hughan
Hughan is a surname of British origin, believed to have come from the personal name "Hugh," a medieval variant of the name "Hugo," of Germanic origin meaning "mind" or "heart." The surname Hughan is considered to be patronymic in nature, indicating descent from an ancestor named Hugh.
Notable Individuals
1. Joseph Anderson Hughan (1841–1912): A British writer and activist known for his contributions to the labour movement and co-operative movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in the formation of the Co-operative Party in the United Kingdom.
2. Donald Hughan (1923–2007): An influential British artist known for his abstract paintings that often explored themes of nature and geometry. His works have been exhibited in galleries across the United Kingdom.
3. Mary Hughan (1897–1986): A pioneering British psychologist recognised for her research in child development and education. Her studies laid the groundwork for modern educational psychology practices.
References
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Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
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Hanks, P., Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 158 people named Hughan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hughan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Norval
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- William
Female
- Annie
- Caren
- Debra
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Margaret
- Maria
- Sarah
- Susan