Merrigan
“descendant of Muireagán, a diminutive of a name beginning Muir-”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Merrigan an Irish name?
Merrigan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Muireagáin.
What does the surname Merrigan mean?
Merrigan (Irish: Ó Muireagáin) means “descendant of Muireagán, a diminutive of a name beginning Muir-”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Merrigan from?
The historic homeland of the Merrigan name is Westmeath, Longford, Down, Armagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Merrigan?
Ó Muireagáin. Related spellings: Murrigan, Maragan, O'Merrigan.
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