About Banigan
The surname Banigan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Beannagáin, meaning "descendant of Beannagán." The name Beannagán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "beann," which translates to "peak" or "top." Therefore, the surname Banigan likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or on a hill or topographical feature.
The surname Banigan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banigan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Banigan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Banigan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Banigan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.