Mulligan
“descendant of Maolagán, 'the little tonsured one'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Mulligan an Irish name?
Mulligan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Maolagáin.
What does the surname Mulligan mean?
Mulligan (Irish: Ó Maolagáin) means “descendant of Maolagán, 'the little tonsured one'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Mulligan from?
The historic homeland of the Mulligan name is Donegal, Mayo, Monaghan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Mulligan?
Ó Maolagáin. Related spellings: O'Mulligan.
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