Donegan
“descendant of Donnagán — a diminutive of donn, 'the dark one' or 'brown'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Donegan an Irish name?
Donegan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Donnagáin.
What does the surname Donegan mean?
Donegan (Irish: Ó Donnagáin) means “descendant of Donnagán — a diminutive of donn, 'the dark one' or 'brown'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Donegan from?
The historic homeland of the Donegan name is Cork, Tipperary, Monaghan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Donegan?
Ó Donnagáin. Related spellings: O'Donegan, Dungan.
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