There are
1138
Gavigans in the USA
Gavigan is the
22573rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gavigan

ThomasGavigan

Thomas Gavigan was a Sergeant in the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.

BrendanGavigan

Brendan Gavigan is an Irish artist known for his landscape paintings inspired by the countryside of Ireland.

JohnnyGavigan

Johnny Gavigan was an American boxer who competed in the lightweight division during the 1940s and 1950s.

SeanGavigan

Sean Gavigan is an Irish actor known for his roles in Irish films such as 'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' and 'The Guard.'

MaeveGavigan

Maeve Gavigan is an Irish author known for her novel 'The Folded World' which explores themes of loss and grief.

JamesGavigan

James Gavigan was an Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

NualaGavigan

Nuala Gavigan is an Irish fashion designer known for her unique and intricate knitwear designs.

DermotGavigan

Dermot Gavigan is an Irish musician and composer known for his traditional Irish music performances.

MairéadGavigan

Mairéad Gavigan is an Irish dancer who has won several championships in Irish dancing competitions.

MichaelGavigan

Michael Gavigan is an Irish historian and author known for his research on Irish history and culture.

Gavigan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gavigan' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Gadhagáin' which means 'descendant of Gadhagán.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gavigan' is primarily found in Ireland, particularly in the provinces of Connacht and Ulster. There is also a smaller population of Gavigans in the United States and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gavigan' include 'MacGavigan' and 'McGavigan.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe Gavigan family name has been carried by Irish immigrants who moved to countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom during periods of emigration.