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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The surname Gathagan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Gathagan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gathagan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gathagan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.