Carrigen

Patronymic

Meaning

Variant of Carrigan or Corrigan, possibly meaning 'spear' or relating to red hair.

Etymology

A variant spelling of Carrigan, itself likely derived from Corrigan. The different spelling reflects regional pronunciation and anglicization patterns in Irish surnames.

About the Carrigen Surname

A spelling variant of Carrigan with the same Irish origins and distribution patterns. Such variants are common in Irish surnames due to historical inconsistencies in recording.

Distribution

Ireland and North America, with origins in Ulster.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Carrigen Surname

Bill Carrigen