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Irish Surname - Brogan

The Irish surname Brogan is derived from the Gaelic Ó Brógáin, meaning "descendant of Brógán". The name Brógán is derived from the word bróg, meaning "shoe". The Brogan family is said to have originated in County Donegal, but the surname is now most common in counties Cork, Kerry, and Tipperary.

Famous People with surname Brogan and Its Variations

Variations of the surname Brogan

Brogan Coat of Arms

The coat of arms features a red shield with a gold chevron between three lions passant in gold. The crest features a demi-lion rampant holding a red cross crosslet.

Brogan Motto

"Fide et fortitudine" - "By fidelity and fortitude"

Please Note

There is often limited information available on a specific coat of arms and motto for an Irish surname. Sometimes there are many variations, sometimes none, we have compiled a representative, but by no means exhaustive, selection. Please visit our Coat of Arms and Motto page for more information.

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