Is the name Worgan German? (General)

by anthonyworgan , Monday, November 19, 2012, 10:47 (4390 days ago) @ george

Hi George,
I have always believed the surname to be Welsh in origin & patronymic. Being a corruption of the Old Welsh name, 'GWGAN'.
During my research into my own Worgan ancestors, I have purchased many Worgan Wills from the Gloucester RO - some I transcribed myself (wearing my other hat) & some have been transcribed by Glenn & Lynne Robertson, & which are now on this site. Do take a look at them, besides being a gold mine for genealogical information, they give a background to the lives of these long ago people.
The earliest Will I purchased, belonged to Robert Wurgan of Newland (note the spelling) which was proved in 1548. He had one surviving daughter Elinor & 5 sons, Thomas, William, John, Richard & Edward. Most of the Worgan families in the Forest today can be traced back to these 5 sons, as they spread out into the villages & hamlets of West Dean.
My own direct ancestor, John Worgan of Staunton, (circa 1660-1691) married Elinor Jones in 1687. Over the years I have compiled many extensive family trees & it would appear that we share a common ancestor in Elinor Worgan nee Jones.
I can be contacted via the envelope link for more information.