Rattigan
“descendant of Reachtagán, a diminutive of reacht, ‘law, decree’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Rattigan an Irish name?
Rattigan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Reachtagáin.
What does the surname Rattigan mean?
Rattigan (Irish: Ó Reachtagáin) means “descendant of Reachtagán, a diminutive of reacht, ‘law, decree’”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Rattigan from?
The historic homeland of the Rattigan name is Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Rattigan?
Ó Reachtagáin. Related spellings: Ratigan, Rhatigan, Ratican, Raghtigan, Rhategan.
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