About Dougan
The surname Dougan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Dubhagáin," meaning "little dark one" or "descendant of the dark-haired one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Dubhagán. The name likely referred to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, variations of the name, such as Dugan or Duggan, have emerged. The surname Dougan is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and Ireland.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dougan 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 Dougan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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