Faughnan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Faughnan comes from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Fachtnain.The name indicates the son of Fachtna, an ancient forename much in favor with the O'Kellys of Ui Maine, with whom it was modernized as Festus. Early Origins of the Faughnan familyThe surname Faughnan was first found in Counties Longford and Leitrim (Irish: Liatroim) anciently the western half of the kingdom of Breifne, located in Northeastern Ireland, in Leinster province. Early History of the Faughnan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Faughnan research. Another 36 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1588 is included under the topic Early Faughnan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Faughnan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Faughnan, O'Faughnan, Faughey, O'Faghny and others. Early Notables of the Faughnan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Faughnan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Faughnan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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