About Duignan
The surname Duignan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Duibhgnáin, meaning "descendant of Duibhgnán." The name Duibhgnán is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "gnán," meaning "knowledge" or "skill." Therefore, the surname Duignan can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the dark one with knowledge or skill."
The surname Duignan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Duignan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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