McKeogh

Mckeogh (Irish: Mac Eochaidh) is an Irish surname. Spelling variations include: MacKeogh, McKeough, Keogh Kehoe, McCaughey and Hoey, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Mac Eochaidh.

McKeogh
McKeough Family Coat of Arms
Language(s)Gaeilge
Origin
Meaning"Son of Eochaidh"
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant form(s)Kehoe, McKeough, McCaughey, Hoey

The McKeoghs are descendants of the ancient Dál Fiatach dynasty, rulers of the Ulaid. They trace their descent from Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, a King of Ulster and High King of Ireland in the 1st Century AD.

The McKeough Family Standard (Flag)

Notable people with the surname include:

  • Andrew McKeough, an American actor and photojournalist from Wayne, Pennsylvania.
  • Colm McKeogh, historian.
  • Darcy McKeough, a Canadian businessman and politician.
  • Dave McKeough, a Major League Baseball catcher in the late 1800s.
  • Elijah McKeogh, Film Producer
  • Michael J. McKeogh, an author.
  • Patrick McKeough, an investment publisher and editor.
  • Raymond S. McKeough, a Democratic politician from Illinois.
  • Rita McKeough, a Canadian artist.
  • Shane A. McKeogh, an author and established consultant.
  • William J. McKeogh
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