About Nelligan
The surname Nelligan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Nialláin, meaning "descendant of Niallán." Niallán is a diminutive form of the name Niall, which itself means "champion" or "cloud." The Nelligan surname is primarily found in County Clare and County Limerick in Ireland.
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The surname Nelligan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nelligan 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 Nelligan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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