There are
484
Hanigans in the USA
Hanigan is the
44423rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hanigan

FrankHanigan

Frank Hanigan was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher in the Major Leagues from 1963 to 1970.

MichaelHanigan

Michael Hanigan is a writer and producer known for his work on the television series 'The West Wing' and 'Scandal.'

BernardHanigan

Bernard Hanigan was an Irish politician and member of the Irish Dáil Éireann from 1969 to 1981.

KathleenHanigan

Kathleen Hanigan is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Moonstruck' and 'Dead Man Walking.'

ThomasHanigan

Thomas Hanigan was an Australian artist known for his landscape paintings and contributions to the Australian art scene.

MaryHanigan

Mary Hanigan is an Irish journalist and author, known for her work as a sports journalist and her book 'Fields of Fire: The Inside Story of Hurling's Great Renaissance.'

JohnHanigan

John Hanigan is an Australian actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Neighbours' and 'Sea Patrol.'

PatrickHanigan

Patrick Hanigan is an American businessman and entrepreneur, who co-founded the software company Hanigan Enterprises.

MargaretHanigan

Margaret Hanigan was an Irish poet and writer, known for her poems and short stories that explore themes of love, loss, and nature.

TeresaHanigan

Teresa Hanigan is a Canadian lawyer and legal scholar, specializing in international human rights law and constitutional law.

Hanigan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hanigan' is of Irish origin and is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'Ó hAinighín'. It is derived from the personal name 'Ainighin', which means 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hanigan' is most commonly found in Ireland and the United States, particularly in areas with a significant Irish diaspora, such as New York and Boston.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hanigan' include 'Hannigan', 'Hanagan', 'Hennigan', and 'O'Hanigan'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Hanigan' has been carried by Irish immigrants to various countries, especially during periods of mass emigration from Ireland in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Irish Hanigans settled in the United States, Canada, and Australia.