Ilagan

Ilagan is a British surname with origins tracing back to the Philippines. It is a toponymic surname derived from the city of Ilagan in the province of Isabela, Philippines. The city's name itself is believed to have originated from the Gaddang word "allag", meaning "to move".

Filipinos bearing the surname Ilagan are likely to have ancestry from the Isabela province or its surrounding areas in the Philippines. Over the years, some individuals with the surname Ilagan may have migrated to the United Kingdom, leading to the establishment of the surname within British communities.

As with many surnames, the name Ilagan may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation as families settled in different regions. The surname Ilagan carries with it the historical and cultural heritage of the Philippines, serving as a link to the roots of those who bear it.

There are approximately 53 people named Ilagan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Ilagan.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Luciano

Female

  • Belen

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