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The 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.
The 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.
This 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.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Faughnan, O'Faughnan, Faughey, O'Faghny and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Faughnan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.