| Corrigan | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | "descendant of Coirdhecan" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) of origin | Gaeilge |
| Related names | Currigan, Carrigan |
The Corrigan (O'Corrigan, Carrigan, Corocan, Courigan, Currigan) surname is of Irish descent. Translated Corrigan means "Spear". The name is believed to have originated from Coirdhecan of the Cineal Eoghain. It is also believed to be connected to the Maguire clan. The Corrigan surname was popular in the 17th century in County Fermanagh in Ireland. Today, the name is spread out across most counties in Ireland and some of the United States and Canada.
The Irish sept O Corragain who had their stronghold in County Fermanagh, as a branch of the Maguires is in fact, the origin of those named Corrigan, Carrigan, Courigan, Corgan, and Currigan. The early records of the name in the "Annals of the Four Masters", indicate that the name was closely associated with clerics and abbots. The name was established in the Middle Ages, going south into Counties Monaghan, Meath, Roscommon and Offaly. From the name Ballycorrigan near Nenagh in County Tipperary, it also appears that the name was prominent in that county.
The Corrigan Coat of Arms is a chevron between two trefoils slipt, in chief and in base a lizard passant vert. Their motto is: Consilio et Impetu (English: By counsel and Force)
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