Finegan Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Some records give Finnegan; others give Finegan. Both point to the same Irish family name.

Finegan drops the “n” of Finnegan, a shortening that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Finnegan surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Finegan family name pack.