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