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McKeogh

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McKeogh
McKeough Family Crest
McKeough Family Coat of Arms
LanguageGaeilge
Origin
Meaning"Son of Eochaidh"
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant formsKehoe, McKeough, McCaughey, Hoey

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

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: