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