About Corrigan
The surname Corrigan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Corragáin, meaning "descendant of Corragán." The name Corragán itself is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "corra," meaning "spear," and the diminutive suffix "-án," indicating "little" or "young." Therefore, the surname Corrigan can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the little spear" or "descendant of the young spear."
The surname Corrigan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Corrigan 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 Corrigan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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