About Colligan
The surname Colligan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Coileagáin, which means "descendant of Coileagán." Coileagán is a diminutive form of the word "coileach," meaning "cock" or "rooster." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed rooster-like characteristics, such as being proud or courageous. Over time, the surname Colligan became associated with families who were descendants of individuals with this nickname.
The surname Colligan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colligan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Colligan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Colligan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.