About Connaghan
The surname Connaghan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Conghalaigh," meaning "descendant of Conghalach." The name Conghalach is derived from the word "congal," which means "fierce as a hound." Therefore, the surname Connaghan is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a fierce hound, such as bravery or loyalty.
The surname Connaghan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Connaghan 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 Connaghan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Connaghan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.