| ![Show Contents]() Loughlan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Loughlan originally appeared in Gaelic as Mac Lochlainn or Ó Maoilsheachlainn. The first name is derived from a Norse personal name, while the second name originally designated a follower of St. Secundinus. Early Origins of the Loughlan familyThe surname Loughlan was first found in County Meath (Irish: An Mhí) anciently part of the kingdom of Brega, located in Eastern Ireland, in the province of Leinster, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 A.D. Muircheartach Mac Lochlainn (died 1166), was king of Tír Eoghain, and High King of Ireland (c.1156-1166.) Together with sixteen of his closest allies, he was killed and was succeeded by Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair. Niall Mac Lochlainn (died 1176) was a king of Cenél nEógain and Cenél Conaill, son of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn. Early History of the Loughlan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Loughlan research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1002, 1172, 1387, 1404, 1405, 1506, 1699, 1784, 1797 and 1857 are included under the topic Early Loughlan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Loughlan Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Loughlan family name. Variations found include MacLoughlin, McLoughlin, MacGloughlin, Lochlain, Claughan and many more. Early Notables of the Loughlan familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was Cearbhall mac Lochlainn Ó Dálaigh (died 1404), an Irish poet, Chief Ollam of Ireland (1387-1405); Paidin mac Lochlainn Ó Mailchonaire (died 1506), an Irish poet; Charles Macklin (1699-1797), originally Cathal MacLochlainn in Irish, or Charles McLaughlin...
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 Loughlan migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Loughlan:
Loughlan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Loughlan, aged 25, arrived in New York City, New York in 1892 aboard the ship "City of New York" from Liverpool & Queenstown 1
Loughlan Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- James Loughlan, aged 29, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Southampton, England 1
- Annie Loughlan, aged 25, originally from Ballyboy, Ireland, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Carmania" from Liverpool, England 1
- Peter Loughlan, aged 39, arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Tartar Prince" from Liverpool, England 1
| Loughlan migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Loughlan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- James Loughlan, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1843
| Contemporary Notables of the name Loughlan (post 1700) | + |
- John Loughlan (b. 1943), Scottish former professional footballer
- Tony Loughlan (b. 1970), English retired professional footballer
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