Mangan (surname)
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LanguageIrish Gaelic
Meaning"descendant of Mongán"
Region of originConnacht, County Limerick, and County Tyrone
Variant formMongan
| Language | Irish Gaelic |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "descendant of Mongán" |
| Region of origin | Connacht, County Limerick, and County Tyrone |
| Other names | |
| Variant form | Mongan |
Mangan is an Irish surname anglicised from the Gaelic Ó Mongáin, meaning "descendant of Mongán".[1] It was originally a byname for someone with a luxuriant head of hair (from mongach. meaning "hair" or "mane").[citation needed]
