Egan Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Egan name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Egan coat of arms.
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Origin of the Egan name
Egan comes from Mac Aodhagáin, "son of Aodhagán", a diminutive of Aodh, "fire". The MacEgans were a learned Brehon family who served as hereditary lawyers to several Irish chiefs, based in north Tipperary and Offaly. The surname is still common in Connacht and Munster.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Egan name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Egan 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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Egan name FAQ
What does the Egan name mean?
Son of Aodhagán, little Aodh. Common variants include Keegan, MacEgan, Eagan.
Where does the Egan surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Egan coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Egan crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Egan 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).