Duignan
“descendant of Dubhgeannán, a diminutive of Dubhcheann, ‘black head’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Duignan an Irish name?
Duignan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Duibhgeannáin.
What does the surname Duignan mean?
Duignan (Irish: Ó Duibhgeannáin) means “descendant of Dubhgeannán, a diminutive of Dubhcheann, ‘black head’”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Duignan from?
The historic homeland of the Duignan name is Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Duignan?
Ó Duibhgeannáin. Related spellings: Duigenan, Dignan, Deignan, Dignam, Duignam, O'Duignan.
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