MCGOUGH
Also recorded as Mc Gough, Mcgough
McGough
McGough is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Eachaidh" meaning "son of Eachaidh". The name evolved over time to McGough and is mainly found in Ireland and Scotland.
Origins
The McGough surname has ancient roots in Ireland, particularly in County Donegal and County Tyrone. The original Gaelic form, Mac Eachaidh, signifies a connection to the legendary figure Eachaidh, who may have been a prominent ancestor of the clan.
Distribution
While the name is most prevalent in Ireland and Scotland, the diaspora led to the migration of McGough families to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname has since spread to many other countries where descendants of the Irish and Scottish diaspora reside.
Notable Individuals
The McGough surname has been associated with various notable figures, including scholars, artists, athletes, and politicians. One such prominent individual is the poet Roger McGough, known for his contributions to contemporary British poetry.
Legacy
Through its rich history and the achievements of its bearers, the McGough surname has contributed significantly to the cultural tapestry of the British Isles and beyond. The surname continues to thrive in modern times, proudly carried by numerous individuals celebrating their Irish and Scottish heritage.
There are approximately 1,449 people named McGough in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,500th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named McGough.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Ss
- Susan
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- McCue
- Macgough
- Macaig
- Macak
- Maccaig
- Maccuaig
- Mackegg
- Macock
- Macuga
- Macuk
- Magog
- Magoga
- Magough
- Makowka
- Maycock
- Maycook
- Mccagh
- Mccague
- Mccaig
- Mccaigue
- Mccaughie
- Mccoig
- Mccook
- Mccooke
- Mccouaig
- Mccough
- Mccuaig
- Mccugh
- Mcgagh
- Mcgaig
- Mcgaugh
- Mcgeogh
- Mcglough
- Mcgoe
- Mcgouch
- Mcgoun
- Mcgow
- Mcgue
- Mchew
- Mchugh
- Mckague
- Mckaig
- Mckaigg
- Mckaigue
- Mckeag
- Mckeague
- Mckegg
- Mckeggie
- Mckeigh
- Mckeigue
- Mckeogh
- Mckeough
- Mckeowan
- Mckeown
- Mckew
- Mcquaig
- Mcquigg
- Meacock
- Mecock
- Mikac
- Mikic
- Mikuc
- Mikucki
- Mocock
- Mokoko
- Mowcock
- Mukuka
- Mycock
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