Haggan

Haggan Meaning & Origin

About Haggan
The surname Haggan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "hag," meaning "enclosure" or "fenced pasture." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Galloway in southwestern Scotland. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname for someone who lived or worked near an enclosed pasture or a fenced area. Over time, variations of the name, such as Hagan or Hagen, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haggan: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhægən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haggan in Braille

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

The name Haggan in braille

How to sign the name Haggan using Sign Language

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

The name Haggan in sign language

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