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Brogan name meaning
Last Name
8k
in the U.S.
in 2010
8k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Brogan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Brogan
User Submitted Origins
Irish
73%
Celtic
13%
English
7%
Gaelic
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Brogan is of Irish origin and means "Shoe, strong and sturdy".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Brogan is of Irish origin and means "Little shoe".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Brogan means "Shoemaker" and is of Irish origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Brogan is of Irish origin and means "Badger".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Bro"gan
A stout, coarse shoe; a brogue.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A thick and heavy shoe
Wiktionary
From Old Irish brògan
- A heavy working shoe; a brogue
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brogan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brogan
Bernard Brogan
Bernard Brogan is an athlete for the St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh GAA. His most notable accomplishments were from 2003 to 2003. Bernard was born on April 3rd, 1984 in Dublin.
Frank Brogan
Frank Brogan is a Chancellor of the, President of, Pennsylvania State Systemof Higher Education, State University System of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, 15th Lieutenant Governor of Florida, and Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Frank was born on September 6th, 1953 in Cincinnati.
Jimmy Brogan
Jimmy was born on September 18th, 1948 in Boston.
Benedict Brogan
Benedict Brogan is a journalist, columnist, and public relations officer. He holds the title Deputy Editor and The Daily Telegraph.
Stephen Brogan
Stephen Brogan is an athlete for the Gainsborough Trinity F.C., Rotherham United F.C., Stalybridge Celtic F.C., Alfreton Town F.C., Guiseley A.F.C., Forest Green Rovers F.C., Southport F.C., and England national football C team. Stephen was born on April 12th, 1988 in Rotherham, England.
Alan Brogan
Alan Brogan is a gaelic games player for the St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh GAA. He was most active from 1999 to 1999.
- Chris BroganSpeaker
- Dean BroganAustralian Rules Football Player
- Kerry Berry Brogan
- Danielle BroganSoccer Player
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Brogan | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 94.66% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.12% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.30% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.42% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.96% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Brogan
People with the last name Brogan are most frequently White