About Maughan
The surname Maughan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mathghamhna," meaning "son of the bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities such as strength or fierceness. The name Maughan has variations such as MacMahon and MacMahan, and is predominantly found in County Clare and County Monaghan in Ireland.
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The surname Maughan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maughan 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 Maughan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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