About Leggans
The surname Leggans is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGille Fhaolain, meaning "son of the servant of St. Fillan." St. Fillan was a 7th-century Irish saint who was known for his healing abilities. The name Leggans suggests a family connection to this saint and may have been adopted by individuals who served or were associated with the church.
The surname Leggans is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leggans 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 Leggans is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leggans in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leggans using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.