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