What does Brogan mean?
Definitions for Brogan
ˈbroʊ gənbro·gan
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Princeton's WordNet
brogan, brogue, clodhopper, work shoenoun
a thick and heavy shoe
Wiktionary
brogannoun
A heavy working shoe; a brogue
Etymology: From brògan
Wikipedia
Brogan
Brogan or O'Brogan, is a surname originating in Ireland, anglicized from the original Ó Brógáin. The form McBrogan, is also present sharing the meaning of O'Brogan, essentially "son of Brogan." The name can be traced back to ancient King Breogán, and Saint Brogan (Broccán Clóen), Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe, and has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp-faced, sturdy and strong. Traditionally, Brogan has also been used as a first name for boys, after the Saint.
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brogan
A brogan is a type of heavy, ankle-high shoe or boot traditionally made of leather. It is often associated with rural, working-class individuals and was typically worn by soldiers during the American Civil War.
Webster Dictionary
Brogannoun
a stout, coarse shoe; a brogue
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
BROGAN
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Brogan is ranked #4577 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Brogan surname appeared 7,754 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 would have the surname Brogan.
94.6% or 7,340 total occurrences were White.
1.9% or 152 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.4% or 110 total occurrences were of two or more races.
1.1% or 87 total occurrences were Black.
0.5% or 42 total occurrences were Asian.
0.3% or 23 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Bangor
barong
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Brogan in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Brogan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Brogan in a Sentence
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