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BALMURGAN is an Irish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'balmúrgan' meaning 'blister.' The name was first recorded in County Galway in the late 12th century. The Balmurgan branch of the family were early settlers in County Mayo. The Balmurgan surname is also found in County Laois, County Cork, County Kerry, County Sligo, County Tipperary, County Waterford, County Wexford, County Wicklow, and County Carlow. The Balmurgan surname may also be found in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
