The Mulgan Family Name

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Mulgan is usually a form of Mulligan. Before spelling was fixed, Mulligan was also written Mulgan. At root, the name means “Descendant of Maolagán”. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

You may also find the name written Milligan and O'Mulligan.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Mulligan surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Mulgan family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.