Brogan

For other uses, see Brogan (disambiguation).

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 is an anglicized form of Irish Ó Brógáin (“descendants of Brógán”), probably from a diminutive of bróg (“shoe”), which is ultimately from Old Norse brók (“breeches”).^[1]

The name has also been traced back to ancient King Breogán^{[citation needed]}, and Saint Brogan (Broccán Clóen)^{[citation needed]}, 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.

Notable people with the surname

• Alan Brogan, an Irish footballer
• Benedict Brogan, English journalist
• Bernard Brogan (senior), an Irish footballer
• Bernard Brogan (junior), an Irish footballer
• Bill Brogan, Australian rugby league footballer
• Colm Brogan, a Scottish journalist and political pamphleteer
• Denis William Brogan (1900–1974), Scottish historian
• Frank Brogan, an American politician
• Hugh Brogan (1936–2019), British historian
• Jack Brogan (1930–2022), American art fabricator
• James Brogan (footballer born 1865), a Scottish footballer
• James Brogan (footballer born 1890), a Scottish footballer
• Jim Brogan (basketball), an American basketball player
• Jim Brogan (Gaelic footballer), an Irish Gaelic footballer
• Jim Brogan (Scottish footballer), a Scottish footballer
• John Brogan (footballer born 1958), a Scottish footballer
• Joseph Brogan, American politician, Missouri senator
• Mervyn Brogan, an Australian army officer
• Michelle Brogan, an Australian basketball player
• Mike Brogan, an author's pseudonym
• Nicola Brogan, Northern Irish politician
• Stephen Brogan, an English footballer
• William Brogan, Australian rugby player

Notable people with the given name

• Brogan Bambrogan, American businessman
• Brogan Evans (born 1996/1997), Welsh rugby league player
• Brogan Finlay (born 2002), American professional wrestler
• Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer
• Brogan Rafferty (born 1995), American professional ice hockey player
• Brogan Roback (born 1994), American football quarterback
• Brogan Walker (born 1988), American mixed martial artist