Milligan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Milligan surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Patronymic Ó Maolagáin, or "descendant of Maolagán," which is composed of the element "maol," meaning "bald’."

Early Origins of the Milligan family

The surname Milligan was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Milligan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milligan research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1431 is included under the topic Early Milligan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Milligan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mulligan, O'Mulligan, Mullican, Mullighan, Mulliken and many more.

Early Notables of the Milligan family

More information is included under the topic Early Milligan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Milligan Ranking

In the United States, the name Milligan is the 1,290th most popular surname with an estimated 24,870 people with that name. 1 However, in the United Kingdom, the name Milligan is ranked the 997th most popular surname with an estimated 6,966 people with that name. 2


Milligan migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Milligan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Milligan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Milligan migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Milligan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Milligan Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Milligan migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Milligan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Milligan migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Milligan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Milligan (post 1700) +


The Milligan Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Regarde bien
Motto Translation: Look carefully.


Suggested Readings for the name Milligan +
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