About Gathagan
The surname Gathagan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gáthacháin, meaning "descendant of Gáthacháin." The name Gáthacháin is believed to be a personal name derived from the word "gáth," which means "battle." Therefore, the surname Gathagan is likely to have originated as a patronymic name for someone whose ancestor was known for their prowess in battle or had a connection to warfare.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gathagan 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 Gathagan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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