Brogan or O'Brogan, is a surname originating in

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from the original Ó Brógáin. The form McBrogan, is also present sharing the meaning of O'Brogan, essentially "son of Brogan." The name is an anglicized form of Irish Ó Brógáin (“descendants of Brógán”), probably from a diminutive of bróg (“shoe”), which is ultimately from Old Norse brók (“breeches”).''Dictionary of American Family Names'', volume 1. Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), New York City: Oxford University Press The name has also been traced back to ancient King

Breogán Breogán (also spelt Breoghan, Bregon or Breachdan) is a character in the ''Lebor Gabála Érenn'', a medieval Christian history of Ireland and the Irish (or Gaels). He is supposedly the son of Brath, and is described as an ancestor of the Gae ...

, and Saint Brogan (Broccán Clóen), Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe, and has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp-faced, sturdy and strong. Traditionally, Brogan has also been used as a first name for boys, after the Saint.

Notable people with the surname

Alan Brogan Alan Brogan (born 11 January 1982) is a Gaelic footballer from the St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh club who played for the Dublin county team from 2002 until his retirement in 2015. He can play in the full forward line but usually played cen ...

, an Irish footballer * Benedict Brogan, English journalist * Bernard Brogan (senior), an Irish footballer *

Bernard Brogan (junior) Bernard Brogan (born 3 April 1984) is a Gaelic footballer from the St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh club who previously played for the Dublin county team. He is originally from the Battery Heights. From a famous footballing family, he is the ...

, an Irish footballer * Bill Brogan, Australian rugby league footballer * Colm Brogan, a Scottish journalist and political pamphleteer *

Denis William Brogan Sir Denis William Brogan (11 August 1900 – 5 January 1974) was a Scottish writer and historian. Early life and education Denis Brogan was born in Glasgow, the eldest son of Denis Brogan (1856–1934), a master tailor, and Elizabeth Toner. H ...

(1900–1974), Scottish historian * Frank Brogan, an American politician *

Hugh Brogan Denis Hugh Vercingetorix Brogan (20 March 1936 – 26 July 2019) known as Hugh Brogan, was a British historian and biographer. Early life The son of Sir Denis Brogan and Olwen Phillis Francis (Lady Brogan), OBE, archaeologist and authority on R ...

(1936–2019), British historian *

Jack Brogan Jack Brogan (May 12, 1930 – September 14, 2022) was an American art fabricator. He helped produce works by numerous artists including Peter Alexander Peter Alexander may refer to: * Pete Alexander (born Grover Cleveland Alexander; 1887–1950), ...

(1930–2022), American art fabricator * James Brogan (footballer born 1865), a Scottish footballer *

James Brogan (footballer born 1890) James Brogan (born 1890) was a professional association football, footballer who played for Bristol Rovers F.C., Bristol Rovers prior to the World War I, First World War. Brogan joined Rovers in 1910, having previously been playing football in ...

, a Scottish footballer *

Jim Brogan (basketball) James Riley Brogan (born February 24, 1958) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Merion Station, Pennsylvania, he played collegiately for the West Virginia Wesleyan College. He played for the San Diego Clippers (1981–83) in the ...

, an American basketball player * Jim Brogan (Gaelic footballer), an Irish Gaelic footballer * Jim Brogan (Scottish footballer), a Scottish footballer * John Brogan (footballer born 1958), a Scottish footballer * Joseph Brogan, American politician, Missouri senator * Mervyn Brogan, an Australian army officer * Michelle Brogan, an Australian basketball player * Mike Brogan, an author's pseudonym *

Nicola Brogan Nicola Brogan MLA is an Irish Sinn Féin politician who has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from West Tyrone since 2020. Biography Brogan is from Omagh in County Tyrone. Career Brogan worked in healthcare in County Tyrone b ...

, Northern Irish politician * Stephen Brogan, an English footballer * William Brogan, Australian rugby player

Notable people with the given name

* Brogan Bambrogan, American businessman * Brogan Evans (born 1996/1997), Welsh rugby league player *

Brogan Finlay Brogan Finlay (born August 26, 2002) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Uriah Connors and is a member of the Chase University stable. Finlay is a fourth-generation ...

(born 2002), American professional wrestler * Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer * Brogan Rafferty (born 1995), American professional ice hockey player * Brogan Roback (born 1994), American football quarterback *

Brogan Walker Brogan Walker (born August 2, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She has previously fought for Invicta Fighting Championships. Background Walke ...

(born 1988), American mixed martial artist

References

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