Hartigans

Hartigans is a surname of Irish origin. The form is typically an anglicized version of the Gaelic Ó hArtagáin, signifying a lineage from an ancestral name Artagán. While individual genealogies vary, the surname is strongly associated with communities in Ireland and with Irish-descended populations abroad.

In historical records, Hartigan families appear in multiple counties in Ireland, with later waves of migration bringing the name to North America, Australia, and other parts of the English-speaking world. Today, Hartigans can be found in Ireland, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond, often reflecting migration and intermarriage patterns typical of Irish diaspora communities.

Notable bearers of the surname have pursued a range of professions, including public service, the arts, science, and athletics. Because Hartigan is carried by many unrelated families, the name does not denote a single lineage or clan.

In modern usage, Hartigans may also appear as a fictional surname in literature or film, and the plural form is used to refer to families sharing the surname rather than to a specific organization or place.

See also Hartigan, Hartigan surname.