How common is the Carrigen surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Carrigen in the United States.

Are there Carrigen soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Carrigen surname appear in Civil War records.

Carrigen

Q: What does the surname Carrigen mean?

The surname Carrigen means "Variant of Carrigan or Corrigan, possibly meaning 'spear' or relating to red hair.". It is of Irish origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Ireland and North America, with origins in Ulster.

Carrigen Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Carrigen Surname

Bill Carrigen

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

1 soldiers with the Carrigen surname found in Civil War records.

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