Everything you need to know about the Irish surname Hogan - its meaning, origins, interesting facts and famous people with the last name Hogan. - It has been claimed that those who bear the name are ...

In a Gael Linn booklet first published in 1998 and entitled Aspects of Our Shared History, the late lamented Aodán Mac Póilin asked the question: Can a surname tell you where your ancestors came from?

IrishCentral has put together a list of the top 100 common Irish surnames with a little explanation of where these names come from. If your name does not appear in this list, you may find it in our ...

Have you ever wondered where your second name came from, or who your family is descended from in history? Many Irish second names are derived from kings, soldiers, and dynasties, so we've compiled a ...