Surname Beggin - Meaning and Origin

Beggin: What does the surname Beggin mean?

The last name Beggin is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic O'Bagáin which was an old Gaelic clan name belonging to the ancient Uí Briúin Aí sept that was located in County Leitrim, near the border of Counties Cavan and Fermanagh in western Ireland.

The surname Beggin is derived from the Gaelic word "bagáin" which means "little one" and was most likely given to a descendent of the Uí Briúin Aí as a nickname or byname. In addition, "beagán" is the Irish word for "tiny".

In some cases, the surname Beggin may have begun as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic O'Bagáin. This is because settlers from England and Scotland came to Ireland in the eighteenth century and possibly changed the Gaelic pronunciation and spelling of the name to an easier English version.

The earliest recorded mention of the name in Ireland appears to be in the 1586 County Leitrim Fiants where "O Blaic" is mentioned as the name of one of the Irish chieftains involved in a legal dispute with the English government.

Today, Beggin is a relatively uncommon surname in Ireland and can be found mostly in counties Leitrim and Cavan and in some parts of Northern Ireland.

Beggin: Where does the name Beggin come from?

Beggin is a surname of both Irish and English origin. In Ireland, the Beggin surname is primarily found in County Cork. It is one of the few surnames that is still particularly common in the same Irish county today. In England, the Beggin surname is mainly located in the east and south-east, in areas such as London and Cambridge.

Beggin is not a common surname, and records of the name are sparse even in its place of origin of Ireland. However, several online genealogical databases have identified some Beggin families in few areas of England and Ireland. In the Irish county of Cork, it is particularly prevalent in the town of Bandon, which is not far from the county's capital, Cork City.

The Beggin surname is also found in parts of the United States, as many Irish immigrants born with the name Beggin emigrated there in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In the United States, the name is especially popular in Texas.

Despite its relative rarity, there are still people with the name of Beggin all over the world. In a few countries, the name may be more popular than others, such as Ireland and England, but there are still representatives of the Beggin surname in many different areas.

Variations of the surname Beggin

The surname Beggin has numerous variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin. These include Beggans, Beggan, Began, Bangean, Beghen, Bagen, Baugan, Baegan, Becan, Bagan, Beagan, Beiga, Beison, Beggen, Beggon, Beggans, Beggin, Begun.

The Beggin surname is a patronymic or matronymic name derived from the Irish Gaelic O'Beagain, which means 'descendants of Bega'. This is a personal name derived from 'beag', meaning 'little' or 'small'. Historically, the name may have been used to describe a 'small' individual or someone of a diminutive stature.

In Scotland, the Beggin surname may be derived from a locational name derived from the town of Bagen, near Aberdeen.

The Beggin surname may also be related to O'Beigein, which is derived from the Gaelic personal name, 'Beigein', meaning 'small reason.'

In parts of Wales, the Beggin surname may have evolved from 'Bageen', which may be derived from a Welsh personal name derived from 'BagwynAp', with the meaning 'son of the white-haired one.'

The Beggin surname is also found in England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Derbyshire. It is suggested that the name may be derived from the Old English personal name, 'Begen', meaning 'small gain'.

Variants of the Beggin surname include Beggin, Beigen, Beegin, Beagin, Beggan, Beggane, Beggine, Beggins, Begone, Begun, Bagen, Baggen, and Begean. Spellings of the surname have also evolved over time, including Beghen and Bagean.

Famous people with the name Beggin

• Chingiz Beggin: Ukrainian actor, best known for his role in the comedy series “The Lasukovs”
• Chad Beggin: American author and speaker, known for his books on personal finance and success.
• Jana Beggin: Danish artist and poet
• Yusuf Beggin: Turkish singer and songwriter
• Adam Beggin: British composer and cellist
• Mark Beggin: Canadian actor and playwright
• Robyn Beggin: American TV host and restaurateur
• Shurie Beggin: Australian writer and painter
• Kael Beggin: Scottish sculptor and ceramicist
• Eric Beggin: French chef and entrepreneur

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