McColgan

McColgan is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Colgain.

Origin and Meaning:

The Gaelic Mac Colgain means "son of Colgan." The personal name Colgan is a diminutive of Colg, meaning "sword" or "weapon." Therefore, the surname McColgan can be interpreted as "son of the sword" or "son of the warrior."

Distribution:

The surname McColgan is primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. Within Ireland, it is most common in Ulster, particularly in counties Donegal and Derry.

Variations:

Variations of the surname include:

• Colgan
• MacColgan
• McClogan
• O'Colgan