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Gavigan
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English
Alternative forms
en Gaffigan Gahagan Gavagan Gavaghan Gavahan
Etymology
Two main origins:
Reduced Anglicized form of en ga Ó Gáibhtheacháin descendant of Gáibhtheachán, a diminutive of ga gáifeach dangerous, perilous, terrible.
Reduced Anglicized form of en ga Mac Eachagáin son of Eachagán, a diminutive of the personal name ga Eochaidh.
Proper noun
s
en Irish.
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Gavigan is the 22573rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1138 individuals. Gavigan is most common among White (94.46%) individuals.
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