Monahgan Surname
Approximately 4 people bear this surname
Monahgan Surname User-submission:
This surname means 'descendent of Manacháin', where Manacháin means 'monk'. Monaghan is an anglicization of the Irish surname O'Manacháin (/oʊˈmɒnəhæn/). Other variations include Monahanand, Monachan.
Monahgan Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
Monahgan Surname Meaning
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This surname means 'descendent of Manacháin', where Manacháin means 'monk'. Monaghan is an anglicization of the Irish surname O'Manacháin (/oʊˈmɒnəhæn/). Other variations include Monahanand, Monachan.
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Where Does The Last Name Monahgan Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Monahgan is found most in England. It can be rendered as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Monahgan? popularity and diffusion
The last name Monahgan is the 8,968,613th most frequent family name internationally, held by around 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. This surname is mostly found in Europe, where 75 percent of Monahgan are found; 75 percent are found in Northern Europe and 75 percent are found in British Isles.
It is most frequent in England, where it is held by 1 people, or 1 in 55,718,059. In England Monahgan is most numerous in: Hertfordshire, where 100 percent are found. Not including England Monahgan occurs in 3 countries. It is also found in Scotland, where 25 percent are found and The United States, where 25 percent are found.
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