MCGEOUGH

Also recorded as Mc Geough, Mcgeough

McGeough

McGeough is a surname of Irish origin that derives from the Gaelic name "Mag Eochagain", meaning "son of Eochaidh". It is an anglicised form of the name used by descendants of the ancient ruling families in Ireland.

The McGeough surname can be traced back to County Monaghan, in the province of Ulster, Ireland. Over the centuries, branches of the McGeough family spread to other parts of Ireland, as well as to other countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.

Individuals bearing the McGeough surname have been recorded in various historical documents and records, including parish registers, census data, and land records. Throughout history, those with the McGeough name have been involved in a wide range of professions and pursuits, reflecting the diversity of the British Isles.

Today, the McGeough surname continues to be borne by families in various parts of the world, with many individuals taking pride in their Irish heritage and ancestral roots.

(Please note: The information provided is for illustrative purposes and may not represent a comprehensive account of the McGeough surname. Further genealogical research and historical investigation may yield additional insights.)

There are approximately 727 people named McGeough in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,425th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named McGeough.

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

  • Henry
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Carol
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Ellen
  • Gillian
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Kathleen
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Una

Similar and related surnames

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