McKeegan

McKeegan is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son of Aodhagán." Aodhagán is a diminutive of the personal name Aodh, meaning "fire."

The McKeegan surname, like many Irish surnames, has variations in spelling. These can include McKeagan, McKegan, Keegan, and Keagan.

Historically, individuals with the McKeegan surname or its variants were found primarily in the western and northwestern parts of Ireland. Over time, due to factors such as emigration and internal migration, the surname has spread to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals with the surname McKeegan or its variants may be found in various fields, such as business, sports, and the arts. However, the prevalence of the name is not significant enough to guarantee readily identifiable figures of substantial public note under that specific spelling.