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Folklore: Gypsy Surname

05 Sep 07 - 02:35 PM (#2141725)
Subject: Folklore: Gypsy Surname
From: GUEST,Enfieldpete

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

Thanks

Pete


05 Sep 07 - 04:42 PM (#2141824)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Gypsy Surname
From: GUEST,Jim Carroll

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


05 Sep 07 - 06:32 PM (#2141921)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Gypsy Surname
From: Commander Crabbe

Coggins
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cogadháin

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