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Milligan


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Origin Of The Surname Milligan

Meaning Of The Surname Milligan

Son of the Monk

Interesting Facts About Milligan

This patronymic name is derived from O Maolagain, and would describe a descendant of Maolagan. It is believed to describe someone who was the son of someone who was either bald, or more likely a friendly reference to the fact that they were a monk. They would have shaved their hair as a sign of devotion to God.

Milligan Statistics

Milligan is the number 1536 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 6,511 share the surname Milligan in the UK.

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