Brogan

Brogan, or O'Brogan, is a surname originating in Ireland. The form "McBrogan" is also present, sharing the meaning of O'Brogan, essentially "son of Brogan."

The name is an anglicized form of the Irish Ó Brógáin ("descendants of Brógán"), probably from a diminutive of bróg ("shoe"), which is ultimately from the Old Norse brók ("breeches").

The name has also been traced back to the ancient King Breogán,[citation needed] and Saint Brogan (Broccán Clóen),[citation needed] Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe.

It has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp-faced, sturdy and strong.

Traditionally, Brogan has also been used as a first name for boys, after the saint.

Notable people with the surname

Notable people with the given name

References

  1. ↑ Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 1. Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), New York City: Oxford University Press
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