Carrigan

Meaning

Descendant of Corrigan or a variant of Corrigan, possibly meaning 'spear' or 'red-haired'.

Etymology

Likely a variant or anglicization of the Irish surname Corrigan, which derives from 'corr' (spear) or may relate to 'ruadh' (red). The surname is associated with County Donegal and surrounding Ulster regions.

About the Carrigan Surname

An Irish surname that appears to be a variant of Corrigan, with roots in the Ulster region. The name reflects typical Irish patronymic patterns and has spread through emigration.

Distribution

Ireland, particularly Ulster, with diaspora in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Carrigan Surname