The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Langan an Irish name?
Langan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Longáin.
What does the surname Langan mean?
Langan (Irish: Ó Longáin) means “descendant of Longán, a diminutive of long, ‘tall’”. Origin: Gaelic septs (several).
Where in Ireland is the surname Langan from?
The historic homeland of the Langan name is Armagh, Mayo, Limerick, Kerry, Cork. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Langan?
Ó Longáin. Related spellings: Longan, Langin, O'Langan, O'Longan.
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