MCCAUGHEY
Also recorded as Mc Caughey, Mccaughey
McCaughey
McCaughey is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, widely found among the population of Northern Ireland. The name is believed to have derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Eachaidh," meaning Son of Eachaidh.
History and Origin
The McCaughey surname is most commonly found in Counties Armagh, Tyrone, and Antrim in Northern Ireland. It is also present among the Irish diaspora worldwide, particularly in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable Individuals
Sir James McCaughey (1841-1919)
Sir James McCaughey was an Irish-born Australian businessman and philanthropist. Known for his contributions to the arts, he bequeathed his substantial fortune to establish the McCaughey Memorial Institute in Melbourne, Australia.
Variants
Variants of the McCaughey surname include McCaughey, Mccaughan, and MacEachaidh.
References
For individuals seeking further information on the McCaughey surname, genealogical records and family histories may provide a more in-depth exploration of the origins and distribution of the name.
There are approximately 690 people named McCaughey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,800th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named McCaughey.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Kerry
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maxine
- Nicola
- Rita
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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