Loughran
“descendant of Luchaireán, 'bright, glittering'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Loughran an Irish name?
Loughran is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Luchaireáin.
What does the surname Loughran mean?
Loughran (Irish: Ó Luchaireáin) means “descendant of Luchaireán, 'bright, glittering'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Loughran from?
The historic homeland of the Loughran name is Armagh, Tyrone. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Loughran?
Ó Luchaireáin. Related spellings: O'Loughran, Lochrane, Loran.
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