Conigan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

Etymology of Conigan

What does the name Conigan mean?

The Conigan surname comes from a proud and ancient past. The name Conigan appeared originally in Gaelic as Ó Connachtain. 1

Early Origins of the Conigan family

The surname Conigan was first found in County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Conigan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Conigan research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Conigan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Conigan Spelling Variations

The recording of names in Ireland during the Middle Ages was an inconsistent endeavor at best. Since the general population did not know how to read or write, they could only specify how their names should be recorded orally. Research into the name Conigan revealed spelling variations, including Cunigan, Conigan, Cunnigan, Conaghan, Conaughan, O'Cunigan, O'Conaghan, Connaghan, Connaughan, Kinneghan, Kinnegan and many more.

Early Notables of the Conigan family

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

Conigan migration to Australia +

Conigan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Conigan, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Aliquis"

Sources +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)