Grogan

Grogan Meaning & Origin

About Grogan
The surname Grogan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gruagáin, meaning "descendant of Gruagán." Gruagán is a personal name that translates to "long-haired" or "long locks." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with long or curly hair. Over time, the name Grogan became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Grogan can be found worldwide, particularly in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Grogan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Grogan: 11,400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,165
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.86

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grogan 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 Grogan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OW1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgroʊgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grogan in Braille

Here's how to represent Grogan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Grogan in braille

How to sign the name Grogan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Grogan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Grogan in sign language

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