Corrigan
“descendant of Corragán”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Corrigan an Irish name?
Corrigan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Corragáin.
What does the surname Corrigan mean?
Corrigan (Irish: Ó Corragáin) means “descendant of Corragán”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Corrigan from?
The historic homeland of the Corrigan name is Fermanagh, Monaghan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Corrigan?
Ó Corragáin. Related spellings: O'Corrigan, Carrigan.
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