Where did the word hooligan come from?

Answer 1

The term originated in England. Back in the mid-1890's, the term hooligan was used to describe a street gang in London.

Answer 2

The word "hooligan" is believed to have originated in the late 19th century in London, England. It is thought to derive either from the Irish surname "Houlihan" or from a London street gang known as the "Hooligan Boys." The term eventually came to refer to a person who engages in rowdy, unruly, or violent behavior.