Logue

Logue is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. In Scotland, it is derived from the Gaelic name "MacLaoghaire," meaning "son of Laoghaire." Laoghaire is a Gaelic personal name believed to mean "calf-herder."

In Ireland, the Logue surname is most commonly associated with County Donegal. It is an anglicised form of the Irish surname "Ó Maolmhuaidh," meaning "descendant of a devotee of St. Maolmhuaidh." St. Maolmhuaidh was a 7th-century saint known for his piety and influence on the local community.

The surname Logue has been borne by several notable individuals, including the Irish-American actor and film director David William Donald Cameron, known professionally as David Cameron. Cameron is renowned for his portrayal of King George VI in the highly acclaimed film "The King's Speech," which dramatises the monarch's struggle to overcome his stammer.

Throughout history, the Logue surname has been associated with strength, resilience, and creativity, exemplifying the rich heritage of the British Isles.

There are approximately 2,062 people named Logue in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,114th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Logue.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Hugh
  • James
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Ann
  • Anne
  • Caroline
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Kathleen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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