Rogan is an Irish
surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...
, deriving from the
Gaelic ''Ó Ruadhagáin'' 'descendant of Ruadhagán' (a diminutive of ruadh, meaning 'red').
People
As a given name
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Rogan Clarke, South African rower
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Rogan O'Handley, American Internet personality and political commentator
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Rogan Whitenails, British poet
As a surname
* Adrian Rogan, one of six people killed in the 1994
Loughinisland massacre
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Anton Rogan, Irish soccer player
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Barney Rogan, American film editor
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Bullet Rogan (1893–1967), American baseball player
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Dennis Rogan, Baron Rogan, Irish politician
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Emma Rogan, Sinn Féin politician in Northern Ireland
* Ian Rogan, a name by which British comic writer and editor
Steve MacManus is sometimes credited
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James E. Rogan
James Edward Rogan (born August 21, 1957) is an American judge of the Superior Court of California, adjunct law professor, author and former Member of the United States House of Representatives from California. He also formerly served as United ...
, American politician from California
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Joe Rogan
Joseph James Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American podcaster, Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC color commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, ''The Joe Rogan Experience'', which is o ...
, American comedian, podcaster, and UFC commentator
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John Rogan (disambiguation) John Rogan (1868–1905) was the second tallest person in history and the tallest person of African descent.
John or Johnny Rogan may also refer to:
* John Rogan (actor) (1938–2017), Irish actor
* John Rogan (Canadian football) (born 1960), Canad ...
, multiple people
* John "Jack" Rogan, founder of
Rogan's Shoes
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Johnny Rogan
John Rogan (14 February 1953 – 21 January 2021) was a British author of Irish descent best known for his books about music and popular culture. He wrote influential biographies of the Byrds, Neil Young, the Smiths, Van Morrison and Ray Davies. ...
, English author
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Markus Rogan, Austrian swimmer
Fictional characters
* Alex Rogan, a fictional character in the 1987 movie
The Last Starfighter
* Thomas Rogan, a fictional character in
The House of the Dead (arcade game)
See also
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Rogan Gosh (comics)
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Rogan josh, a type of curry
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Stein Rogan + Partners advertising agency
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Rogan printing, an Indian textile printing craft
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Rogan's Shoes, a Wisconsin-based shoe retailer
* ''
The Joe Rogan Experience
''The Joe Rogan Experience'' is a podcast hosted by American comedian, presenter, and UFC color commentator Joe Rogan. It was initiated on December 24, 2009, on YouTube by Rogan and comedian Brian Redban, who was its sole co-host and produce ...
'', podcast hosted by Joe Rogan
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Rogen § People with the name
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Rogin, surname
References
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English-language surnames
Surnames of Irish origin
Anglicised Irish-language surnames