About Egan
The surname Egan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Aodhagáin," meaning "son of Aodhagán." Aodhagán is a diminutive form of the Irish name Aodh, which means "fire" or "fiery." The name Egan is commonly found in County Tipperary and County Offaly in Ireland. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Aodhagán.
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