Hogan is an Irish

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derived from

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

'' Ó hÓgáin'', a

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Middle Irish Middle Irish, sometimes called Middle Gaelic ( ga, An Mheán-Ghaeilge, gd, Meadhan-Ghàidhlig), is the Goidelic language which was spoken in Ireland, most of Scotland and the Isle of Man from AD; it is therefore a contemporary of late Old Engli ...

'' ógán'', meaning "a youth", in the

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(cf. Modern Irish '' ógánach''), itself from '' óg'', "young" (ultimately

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with English ''young''), with a

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''h''. A surname of the same form was Anglicised as "

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" in

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. Some southern bearers claim descent from an uncle of

Brian Boru Brian Boru ( mga, Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig; modern ga, Brian Bóramha; 23 April 1014) was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High King of Ireland, High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill and probably ended Viking invasion/domi ...

, High King of Ireland (1002–1014). Occasionally appears as an absorption of west

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(O')Houghegan (Irish: ''Ó hEochagáin''). Hypothetically derivable from related words in Cornish and

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. People with the surname include: * Allan Hogan (born 1943), Australian journalist *

Anni Hogan Annie Hogan (sometimes spelled as Anni Hogan) also known as Ann Margaret Hogan is a British musician, record producer, composer and club DJ, born in 1961. Originally known for her association with British musician Marc Almond, Hogan has since c ...

(born 1961), British musician and composer *

Ben Hogan William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. He is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and ...

(1912–1997), American golfer *

Blaine Hogan Blaine may refer to: People *Blaine (given name) * Blaine (surname) * Blaine (cartoonist), Canadian political cartoonist Places in the United States * Blaine, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Blaine, Idaho, an unincorporated community ...

(born 1980), American actor *

Bosco Hogan John Bosco Hogan (born March 1949) is an Irish stage, film, and television actor. He is well known as the character Dr. Michael Ryan on the television programme ''Ballykissangel''. He appeared in a minor role as convicted felon George Saden in J ...

(fl. late 20th century), Irish actor *

Brian Hogan (disambiguation) Brian Hogan may refer to: *Brian Hogan (Kilkenny hurler) (born 1981), Irish hurler * Brian Hogan (rugby league) (1947–2022), English rugby league footballer * Brian Hogan (Tipperary hurler) (born 1996), Irish hurler *Brian Hogan, Irish musician, m ...

Brigid Hogan-O'Higgins Brigid Hogan-O'Higgins (; 10 March 1932 – 2 November 2022) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1957 to 1977. She was the first woman to represent County Galway in Dáil Eireann. Biography Brigid Hogan ...

(born "Hogan", 1932–2022), Irish politician *

Chris Hogan (disambiguation) Chris Hogan may refer to: * Chris Hogan (actor), American actor and comedian * Chris Hogan (American football) Christopher James Hogan (born October 24, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football Leagu ...

Chuck Hogan Charles Patrick Hogan is an American novelist, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known as the author of ''Prince of Thieves'', and as the co-author of ''The Strain'' trilogy with Guillermo del Toro. Alongside del Toro, Hogan creat ...

, American writer * Daniel Hogan (Irish politician) (1899–1980), Irish Fianna Fáil politician, TD for Laois-Offaly and later a Senator * Daniel Hogan (sailor) (died 1818), American naval seaman, namesake of the USS ''Hogan'' (DD-178) *

Danny Hogan "Dapper" Danny Hogan (c. 1880 - December 4, 1928) was an Irish-American organized crime figure, political fixer, and the boss of Saint Paul, Minnesota's Irish Mob both before and during Prohibition. Following Hogan's 1928 murder by car bomb, his ...

(1880–1928), American participant in organized crime *

Darrell Hogan Darrell Trayler Hogan (July 2, 1926 – April 6, 2016) was an American football player who played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. Hogan attended Hot Wells High School in Hot Wells, Texas. He first enrolle ...

, American football player * David Hogan (composer) (1949–1996), American composer and choir director *

Dennis Hogan Dennis P. Hogan is an American sociologist, currently the Robert E. Turner Distinguished Professor in Population at Brown University, and also a published author. From 1987 to 1995, he was the Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Director of th ...

, American sociologist *

Desmond Hogan Desmond Hogan (born 10 December 1950) is an Irish writer. Awarded the 1977 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and 1980 John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, his oeuvre comprises novels, plays, short stories and travel writing. The ''Cork Examiner'' said: " ...

(born 1950), Irish writer *

Dick Hogan Dixon Howard "Dick" Hogan (November 27, 1917 – August 18, 1995) was an American actor of the 1930s and 1940s. During his 12-year career he appeared in over three dozen films, in roles which varied from unnamed bellhops to featured and starring ...

(1917–1995), American actor *

Edmond Hogan Edmond John "Ned" Hogan (12 December 1883 – 23 August 1964) was an Australian politician who was the 30th Premier of Victoria. He was born in Wallace, Victoria, where his Irish-born parents were small farmers. After attending a Roman Catholi ...

(1883–1964), Australian politician * Edward Hogan (1834–1905), New York politician * Edward J. Hogan (1885–1963), Missouri politician *

Erin Marie Hogan Erin Marie Hogan (born September 22, 1985) is an American actress and activist from St. Louis, Missouri. Hogan is mostly seen in direct-to-video horror films and American cable television. She is a mental health advocate, who in 2015 announced th ...

(born 1985), American actress *

Gabriel Hogan Gabriel Hogan (born 17 May 1973) is a Canadian-born American actor. He is best known for his continuing role on the hit cable television firefighter comedy series ''Tacoma FD'', CBC/Up TV/Netflix’s ''Heartland'' and the drama ''Condor''. ...

(born 1973), Canadian actor *

Happy Hogan (baseball) Happy Hogan (born Wallace Louis Bray, formal baseball name Wallace Louis Hogan; 1877–1915) was an American minor league baseball catcher and manager in the early 20th century. He is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame. Hogan was b ...

(1877–1915), American baseball player *

Hector Hogan Hector "Hec" Denis Hogan (15 July 1931, Rockhampton2 September 1960, Brisbane) was an Australian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 yards and 100 metres sprint, where he was seven-times Australian 100 yards champion. He also competed in ...

(1931–1960), Australian Olympic athlete *

Henry Hogan Henry Hogan (March 8, 1840 – April 20, 1916) was a First Sergeant in the United States Army during the Black Hills War. He is noted as one of only nineteen individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice. Biography Henry Hogan was born in C ...

(1840–1916), American army soldier *

Inez Hogan Inez Hogan (August 5, 1895 – February 1973) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books, particularly animal stories. She was born in Washington, D.C. and attended the Cape Cod School of Art. She lived in Provincetown and New ...

(1895–1973), American author and book illustrator *

Jack Hogan Jack Hogan (born Richard Roland Benson Jr.; November 24, 1929) is an American retired actor. He is most notable for the role of PFC William G. Kirby on the 1960s television show ''Combat!'' Biography Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Hogan w ...

(born 1929), American actor * James Hogan (disambiguation) *

Jimmy Hogan James Hogan (16 October 1882 – 30 January 1974) was an English football player and coach of Irish descent. He enjoyed some success as a footballer, reaching an FA Cup semi-final with Fulham in 1907–08, but his primary legacy is as a pion ...

(1882–1974), British footballer * João Hogan (1914–1988), Portuguese artist * Joe Hogan (born 1938), Scottish footballer * John Hogan (disambiguation) *

Jonathan Hogan Jonathan Hogan (born June 13, 1951) is an American actor. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Hogan made his New York City stage debut in the off-Broadway Circle Repertory Company's highly successful production of ''The Hot l Baltimore''. He ...

(born 1951), American stage and television actor * Joseph Lloyd Hogan (1916–2000), American Roman Catholic bishop * Kevin Hogan (disambiguation) *

Kiera Hogan Kiera Hogan (born September 16, 1994) is an American professional wrestler currently working for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She is best known for her time in Impact Wrestling, where she is a former two-time Impact Knockouts Tag Team Champion (wi ...

(1994), American wrestler *

Krishawn Hogan Krishawn Hogan (born May 12, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Marian University. High school career Hogan did not earn any playing time for Warren Central High School football du ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Larry Hogan Lawrence Joseph Hogan Jr. (born May 25, 1956) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 62nd governor of Maryland since 2015. A moderate member of the Republican Party, he was secretary of appointments under Maryland governor Bo ...

(born 1956), governor of Maryland *

Lawrence Hogan Lawrence Joseph Hogan Sr. (September 30, 1928 – April 20, 2017) was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Congressman, representing the 5th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1969, to January 3, 1975. In 1974, ...

(1928–2017), United States Representative and father of Larry Hogan *

Lester Hogan Clarence Lester Hogan (February 8, 1920 – August 12, 2008) was an American physicist and a pioneer in microwave and semiconductor technology. He grew up as a brother to three sisters in Great Falls, Montana, where his father worked for the Grea ...

(born 1920), American scientist *

Liam Hogan Liam Anthony Hogan (born 8 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Oldham Athletic. Career Woodley Sports Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley Sports (afterwards known as ...

(born 1989), English footballer * Liam Hogan (hurler) (1939–2014), Irish hurler *

Marc Hogan Marc Hogan (born October 3, 1981) is an American journalist. He currently works as a senior staff writer at Pitchfork. Hogan has been a music critic at Pitchfork since 2004. He has contributed to a number of other publications, including '' SPIN ...

(born 1981), American journalist *

Marty Hogan Martin Francis Hogan (October 25, 1869 – August 15, 1923), nicknamed "The Indianapolis Ringer", was an English born right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds (1894) and St. Louis Browns (1894–1895). A ...

(1869–1923), Anglo-American baseball player * Michael Hogan (1896–1920) Gaelic Football captain, member of the Irish Volunteers & is the namesake of Croke Park's 'Hogan Stand' *

Moses Hogan Moses George Hogan (March 13, 1957 – February 11, 2003) was an American composer and arranger of choral music. He was best known for his settings of spirituals. Hogan was a pianist, conductor, and arranger of international renown. His works ...

(1957–2003), American composer and arranger of choral music *

Noel Hogan Noel Anthony Hogan (born 25 December 1971) is an Irish musician and record producer best known as the lead guitarist and co-songwriter of the Irish alt-rock band the Cranberries. The Cranberries Hogan formed the Cranberries with his brother Mik ...

(born 1971), Irish musician * Patrick Hogan (disambiguation) * Paul Hogan (disambiguation) *

Peter Hogan Peter Hogan is an English writer and comics writer, best known for ''Resident Alien'', which he co-created with artist Steve Parkhouse. Hogan began his comics career as editor of cult British comic ''Revolver'' in 1990–1991, before workin ...

(fl. late 20th century), British comics writer *

Phil Hogan Phil Hogan (born 4 July 1960) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as European Commissioner for Trade between 2019 and 2020, and previously European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development between 2014 and 2019. He previously ...

(born 1960), Irish politician *

Raymond Hogan Raymond Patrick Hogan (8 May 1932 – 25 November 1995) was an Australian cricketer. Hogan was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Temora, New South Wales. Hogan played all his first-class cricket in ...

(1932–1995), Australian cricketer * Robert Hogan (disambiguation) * Ruth Hogan (born 1961), English novelist *

Scott Hogan Scott Andrew Hogan (born 13 April 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Birmingham City and the Republic of Ireland national team. Hogan played in the youth system at Rochdale but was released in 2010. He entered ...

, English footballer *

Seán Hogan Seán Hogan (13 May 1901 – 24 December 1968) was one of the leaders of the 3rd Tipperary Brigade of the Irish Republican Army during the War of Independence. Early life Hogan was born on 13 May 1901, the elder child of Matthew Hogan of Green ...

(1901–1968), Irish Republican *

Sean Hogan Sean Hogan is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Biography Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Hogan attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, studying music. In 2003 he won the Roots Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards a ...

(fl. late 20th century), Canadian singer-songwriter *

Shanna Hogan Shanna Hogan (October 21, 1982 – September 1, 2020) was an American non-fiction author and journalist. She was best known for writing the book ''Picture Perfect'' about convicted murderer Jodi Arias. Early life Born in Olathe, Kansas, Hogan ...

(1982–2020), American writer *

Shawn Hogan Shawn D. Hogan (born September 1, 1975) is the founder and chief executive officer of Digital Point Solutions, a San Diego-based business software provider. He became well-known when the article "Shawn Hogan, Hero" appeared in the August 2006 edi ...

(born 1975), American entrepreneur *

Silas Hogan Silas Hogan (September 15, 1911 – January 9, 1994) was an American blues musician who played swamp blues and Louisiana blues. His most notable recordings are "Airport Blues" and "Lonesome La La". He was the front man of the Rhythm Ramblers. ...

(1911–1994), American blues musician *

Simon Hogan Simon Hogan (born 16 August 1988) is a former Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). AFL career Early career Hogan was recruited from the Geelong Falcons by Geelong at pick 57 in th ...

(born August, 1988), Australian rules footballer *

Steve Hogan Stephen Douglas Hogan (May 31, 1948 – May 13, 2018) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Aurora, Colorado, from November 2011 until his death in May 2018. Hogan was a member of the Republican Party, and previously sat on the ...

(1948–2018), American politician *

Thomas F. Hogan Thomas Francis Hogan (born 1938) is a United States federal judge, Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, who served as director of the Administrative Office of the United States Cour ...

(born before 1950), American judge *

Tom Hogan Tom George Hogan (born 23 September 1956) is a former Australian cricketer. Hogan was a left arm spinner who played in seven Tests and 16 One Day Internationals for Australia in 1983 and 1984. Career Hogan made his debut for Western Austr ...

(born 1956), Australian cricketer * William Hogan (disambiguation)

Stage names

Brooke Hogan Brooke Ellen Bollea (born May 5, 1988), better known by her stage name Brooke Hogan, is an American television personality, singer, and actress. The daughter of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, she at one point served as an on-screen personali ...

, stage name of American singer and reality television personality Brooke Bollea (born 1988), daughter of Hulk Hogan *

Horace Hogan Michael Allan Bollea (born October 21, 1965) is an American retired professional wrestler. The nephew of fellow wrestler Hulk Hogan, he is best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling in the late 1990s under the ring name Ho ...

, ring name of American professional wrestler Michael Bollea (born 1965), nephew of Hulk Hogan *

Hulk Hogan Terry Eugene Bollea (; born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler. He is widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 19 ...

, ring name of American professional wrestler Terry Gene Bollea (born 1953) *

Nick Hogan Nicholas Allan Bollea (born July 27, 1990),http://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nicholas_allan_bollea_born_1990_19709589 formerly known as Nick Hogan, is an American reality television personality known for his appearances on the reality s ...

, stage name of American reality television personality Nicholas Bollea (born 1990), son of Hulk Hogan

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