Find out how popular the last name Rogan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rogan.

Rogan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rogan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rogan in America

Rogan is the 7345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rogan surname appeared 4,537 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Rogan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rogan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rogan

The surname Rogan is believed to have originated in Ireland, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "rogán," which means "a choice one" or "a famous person." The name is also connected to the Irish word "rógán," meaning "a proud walker."

The earliest known reference to the Rogan name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1181, a person named Gilla-Pátraic Ua Rogáin is mentioned, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.

Historically, the Rogan family is believed to have originated in County Cavan, located in the northern part of Ireland. The name was particularly prominent in the Barony of Tullyhaw, where several Rogan families were landowners and influential members of the local community.

One notable individual bearing the Rogan surname was Sir James Rogan (c. 1590-1660), an Irish military commander who served in the English Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Parliamentarian and played a significant role in the siege of Drogheda in 1649.

Another prominent figure was John Rogan (1750-1823), an Irish Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools in County Cavan. He was instrumental in promoting education and literacy in the region during a time when Catholic education was suppressed.

In the late 18th century, a branch of the Rogan family relocated to County Antrim, where they became landowners and established themselves as a prominent family in the area. One member of this branch was William Rogan (1775-1848), a successful merchant and landowner who served as High Sheriff of County Antrim in 1824.

The Rogan name has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Rogan's Town in County Cavan and Rogan's Hill in County Antrim. These place names further demonstrate the historical presence and influence of the Rogan family in different parts of the country.

Other notable individuals with the surname Rogan include John Rogan (1868-1950), an Irish politician and member of the UK Parliament; Mary Rogan (1885-1976), an Irish poet and writer; and Eileen Rogan (1902-1982), an Irish actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rogan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rogan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rogan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rogan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rogan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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