About Renaghan
The surname Renaghan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Rinnagáin, meaning "descendant of Rinnagán." The name Rinnagán is believed to be a diminutive form of the personal name Rinn, which means "point" or "promontory." Therefore, the surname Renaghan likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a promontory.
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The surname Renaghan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Renaghan 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 Renaghan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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