Hogan

Gaelic: Ó Hogáin

Variants: O’ Hogan(e), O’Hogaine

Motto: Fulminis Instar
“Like the Thunderbolt”

Name Meaning: “Young”

Famous Hogans:
Paul Hogan - actor, “Crocodile Dundee”
P.J. Hogan – Director (Muriel’s Wedding, My Best Friend’s Wedding)
Vickie Lynn Hogan – Better known as Anna Nicole Smith

The Hogans are the descendants of the Irish sept Ó hOgáin who were located in County Tipperary. The name ranks as the 90th most prevalent name in Ireland with over 8,000 members.

 

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