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Deegan

Deegan (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “The Deegan Expressway in New York is named after a local politician.”

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A surname of Irish origin.

"The Deegan Expressway in New York is named after a local politician."

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In plain EnglishAn Irish surname meaning, historically, something like "black-headed".

Deegans plural

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An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, from a byname meaning roughly "black-headed".

Origin: Irish

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What does “Deegan” mean?

The word “Deegan” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish surname meaning, historically, something like "black-headed".

How do you use “Deegan” in a sentence?

Here is “Deegan” used in a sentence: “The Deegan Expressway in New York is named after a local politician.”

What part of speech is “Deegan”?

“Deegan” is a name.

Where does the word “Deegan” come from?

The word “Deegan” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, from a byname meaning roughly "black-headed".

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