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The surname Gaughan is derived from the Gaelic name, Ua Gáibhtheáchain, which dates to before the 10th Century. Its meaning is 'fierce warrior'. However, other translations claim it means 'anxious one'. - Jack McGrory.
The surname Gaughan was first found in County Londonderry (Irish: Doire), a Northern Irish county also known as Derry, in the province of Ulster, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early History of the Gaughan family. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gaughan research.
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The meaning of Gaughan. Irish (Mayo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gáibhtheacháin or Mac Gáibhtheacháin ‘descendant (or son) of Gáibhtheachán’, meaning ‘dangerous, terrible’ or ‘uneasy, anxious one’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon, Brendan.
The surname Gaughan is derived from the Old Gaelic name Ua Gáibhtheacháin, which dates to before the 10th century. Its meaning is "male descendant of a fierce warrior". However, other translations claim it means "anxious one", demonstrating their expeditious and industrious nature.
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