Folklore: Gypsy Surname

Subject: Folklore: Gypsy Surname
From: GUEST,Enfieldpete
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 02:35 PM

Hi! Can any one inform me whether the surname "Coggins" is of Irish traveller descent?

Thanks

Pete

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gypsy Surname
From: GUEST,Jim Carroll
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 04:42 PM

Pete,
According to MacLysaght's 'Surnames of Ireland' it is a variant of Cogan (Co. Sligo).
Have to say we never came across either among the Travellers we met, but that doesn't mean there aren't any.
Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: Folklore: Gypsy Surname
From: Commander Crabbe
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 06:32 PM

Coggins
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cogadháin

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