TheNameDBManagan
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Manachan, a personal name possibly meaning 'monk' or 'tonsured one'.
Etymology
From Irish Ó Manacháin, where 'manach' relates to a monk or religious person, with the patronymic prefix 'Ó' indicating descent. The surname reflects Gaelic naming traditions tied to religious or monastic associations.
About the Managan Surname
An Irish patronymic surname with possible monastic associations, indicating descent from an ancestor named Manachan. The name is found in various anglicized spellings throughout Irish history.
Distribution
Ireland, particularly in Ulster and Connacht regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation