McKeogh
Mckeogh (Irish: Mac Eochaidh) is an Irish surname. Spelling variations include: MacKeogh, McKeough, Keogh Kehoe, McCaughey and Hoey, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Mac Eochaidh.
 McKeough Family Coat of Arms | |
| Language(s) | Gaeilge |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "Son of Eochaidh" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Kehoe, McKeough, McCaughey, Hoey |
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:
- Darcy McKeough, a Canadian businessman and politician.
- Dave McKeough, a Major League Baseball catcher in the late 1800s.
- Patrick McKeough, an investment publisher and editor.
- Raymond S. McKeough, a Democratic politician from Illinois.
- Rita McKeough, a Canadian artist.
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