Monaghan Family Crest & Name History

Whether you spell it Monaghan or Monahan, the story begins in the same place. Taken at its root, Monaghan points to “Monk”.

• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• Monaghan is listed among the recognised spellings of Monahan.
• Monaghan ranked 4,452 in the 2010 US Census, with 7,968 people answering to the name.

Heraldry and the Monaghan name

Looking for a Monaghan coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Get the complete Monaghan report, with a museum-style coat of arms.