About Gagen
The surname Gagen is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Gáigín," meaning "descendant of Gáigín." The name Gáigín is a diminutive form of the personal name Gáig, which is believed to have been derived from the word "gáe," meaning "spear." Therefore, the surname Gagen is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or had a spear-like appearance.
The surname Gagen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gagen 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 Gagen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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