Lanigan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lanigan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lanigan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Labourer 7
Tailor 6
Servant 2
Cook 2
Charwoman 2
Dock Labourer 2
Labourer In Iron Foundry 2
Worker In Cotton Mill 2
Cap Maker 1
Dress Maker 1
General Serv 1
House Wife 1
Boot Maker 1
Drover 1
Fancy Box Maker 1
Fund Holder 1
Governess 1
Lab 1
Machine Printer 1
Wood Cutter 1
Boot Closer 1
Cordwainer 1
Private 1
House Servant 1

Lanigan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Langan 86% 2,908
2 Lanigan 100% 1,108
3 Lanagan 86% 370
4 Lenegan 71% 268
5 Langon 71% 245
6 Lingen 57% 210
7 Lannigan 88% 163
8 Lenigan 86% 136
9 Longan 71% 120

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The surname Lanigan is the 2nd most popular variant of Langan.

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