Discover the Goggin Legacy

Tracing the Roots and Heritage of the Goggin surname

The Goggin name

This website provides information on the derivation, ancestry and meaning of the Goggin surname and its history and origins.

There are also pages with facts regarding Goggin ancestors and the Goggin name around the world.

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The origin of the Goggin name

The Goggin name is Celtic in origin and goes back to the parish of Cogan which is in the diocese of Llandaff, in Glamorganshire, Wales. Cogan is a place near Cardiff in Wales.

The family name Goggin originally was used as a regional appellation. In this case, the surname Goggin was used for a person from the township of Cogan in county Cork, Ireland. The first of the family to arrive in Ireland was the famous Milo de Cogan who came to Ireland as Strongbow's right-hand man in the Anglo-Norman Invasion of 1172. Milo was granted huge estates in Cork by Henry II.

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Name Origin
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Heraldry and Coat of Arms

The Goggin family crest symbolizes the rich history and values of the Goggin lineage, showcasing their noble heritage. Find out more on the Heraldry section:

Goggin Heraldry
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Goggin Genealogy

Explore the extensive genealogy of the Goggin family, tracing back generations and uncovering connections.  Discover details of births, deaths and marriages:

Goggin Genealogy
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Goggin Distribution

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Goggin History and People

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