Mangan
“descendant of Mongán, a diminutive of mongach, ‘hairy’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Mangan an Irish name?
Mangan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Mongáin.
What does the surname Mangan mean?
Mangan (Irish: Ó Mongáin) means “descendant of Mongán, a diminutive of mongach, ‘hairy’”. Origin: Gaelic septs (several).
Where in Ireland is the surname Mangan from?
The historic homeland of the Mangan name is Cork, Mayo, Fermanagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Mangan?
Ó Mongáin. Related spellings: Mongan, Mangin, O'Mangan.
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