TheNameDBLanigan
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Irish name Ó Lannagáin, meaning 'descendant of Lannagán'.
Etymology
From Irish 'Ó' (descendant of) combined with the personal name Lannagán, which may derive from 'lann' (blade or sword). The surname indicates descent from an ancestor named Lannagán.
About the Lanigan Surname
An Irish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Lannagán. The name is associated with Irish heritage and has spread through emigration.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland and Irish diaspora communities, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
James Lanigan, various Irish bearers