About Flanagan
The surname Flanagan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Flannagáin, meaning "descendant of Flannagán." Flannagán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "flann," which translates to "red" or "ruddy." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Flanagan has become widespread among Irish communities, both in Ireland and abroad.
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The surname Flanagan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flanagan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Flanagan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Flanagan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Flanagan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.