Keegan

Keegan Meaning & Origin

About Keegan
The surname Keegan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son of Aodhagán." Aodhagán is a diminutive form of Aodh, which means "fire" or "fiery." The name Keegan is associated with the ancient Irish clan O'Hagan and is commonly found in counties Tyrone and Derry in Northern Ireland. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Aodhagán.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keegan: 10,354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3450
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keegan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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KKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkigən/
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('KKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keegan in Braille

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

The name Keegan in braille

How to sign the name Keegan using Sign Language

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

The name Keegan in sign language

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