Hogan Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Hogan surname: its meaning, its roots in Ireland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Hogan name
Hogan comes from Ó hÓgáin, "descendant of Ógán", a diminutive of óg, "young". The main family was a branch of the Dál gCais, seated at Ardcrony near Nenagh in north County Tipperary, and claimed kinship with Brian Boru. Hogan is now most common in Tipperary, Clare, Limerick and Cork, and is widespread in the United States and Australia.
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This overview covers the Hogan name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Hogan name FAQ
What does the Hogan name mean?
Descendant of Ógán ("young"). Common variants include O'Hogan, Hogen.
Where does the Hogan surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Hogan coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Hogan crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hogan coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).