| Hoey | |
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Hoey family coat of arms |
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| Meaning | "descendant of Eochaidh (pronounced Owey)" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) of origin | Gaeilge |
| Related names | Haughey, McCaughey |
Hoey (O'Hoey) is an Irish surname. Spelling variations include: Haughey, McCaughey and McKeogh, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Ó hEochaidh.
The Hoeys 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.
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