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Reagan

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. RAY-gən
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Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Ríagáin meaning "descendant of RIAGÁN". A famous bearer was American president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).
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VariantsÓ Ríagáin, Regan
Given Name DescendantReagan(Irish)

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American presidential surnames, anglicizations
Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·
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