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The name Morgan in Ireland is either of Welsh origin or as an anglicized form of the native Gaelic Sept O'Muireagain which was based in the Province of Leinster and especially in Counties Louth and Longford. It is here that the majority of descendants can still be found although the name is widespread throughout the country. |
Statistically, the surname Morgan is the 57th most common in the United States. There are around 295,000 Morgans in the U.S. |
Spelling variations include Morgen, Morgain, Morgaine and others. First found in Caernarvon (Wales) where they were recorded as a family of great antiquity seated as Lords of the manor and estates in that shire. |
Meaning of the name MORGAN: From Mor, the sea, and gan, born; the same as Pelagius--born on the sea, from the Greek ??, the sea. Mor, the sea, and gan, by or near--near the sea, a locality. |
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Last Update: 4 February 2006