The History of the Bergin Family Name
The Bergin family name, deeply rooted in Irish history, originates from Gaelic origins. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Beirgin or Ó Meirgin, which itself is an altered form of Ó hAimheirgin. This surname translates to 'descendant of Aimheirgin,' a name steeped in early Irish mythology and historical tales.