About Horkan
The surname Horkan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó hArgáin," meaning "descendant of Argán." The name Argán is believed to be a personal name derived from the word "arg," meaning "white" or "bright." The Horkan surname is primarily found in County Mayo in western Ireland and is associated with families who were historically involved in agriculture and land ownership.
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The surname Horkan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horkan 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 Horkan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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