Regyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Regyn

Irish surnames are linked to the long Gaelic heritage of the Island nation. The original Gaelic form of the name Regyn is Ó Riagain. In County Waterford, the Gaelic form Ó Reagain is used.

Early Origins of the Regyn family

Early History of the Regyn family

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Regyn Spelling Variations

One name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer during the Middle Ages. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origin of the Regyn family name include Reagan, Regan, O'Regan, O'Reagan and others.

Early Notables of the Regyn family

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Migration of the Regyn family

North America accepted thousands of Irish immigrants during the 19th century as their homeland suffered under foreign imperialistic rule. Although settlers from the early portion of the century came to North America by choice in search of land, by far the largest influx of Irish immigrants came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Many of these Irish families left the country destitute and in some cases suffering from disease. However, those who survived the long ocean voyage were especially vital to the development of industry in the United States and what would become known as Canada. Research of immigration and passenger lists has shown many early immigrants bearing the name Regyn: John Regan, who settled with his wife and three children in Prescott, Ontario, Canada, in 1825; James, John, Patrick, Thomas and William O'Regan, who all arrived at Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.