| Haughey | |
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| Family name | |
Haughey family coat of arms |
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| Pronunciation | Haw-hee |
| Meaning | Descendant of Eochaidh |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) of origin | Gaeilge |
| Related names | Hoey, McCaughey |
Haughey (Irish: Ó hEochaidh) is an Irish surname. Spelling variations include: Hoey, McCaughey and McKeogh, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Ó hEochaidh.
The Haugheys 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.
People with the surname Haughey:
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