McKeogh
| McKeogh | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | "Son of Eochaidh" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) of origin | Gaeilge |
| Related names | Kehoe, McCaughey, Hoey |
Mckeogh (Irish: Mac Eochaidh) is an Irish surname. Spelling variations include: MacKeogh, McKeough, Kehoe, McCaughey and Hoey, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Mac Eochaidh.
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.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Colm McKeogh, historian.
- William J. McKeogh
- Rita McKeough, a Canadian artist.
- Michael J. McKeogh, an author.
- Elijah McKeogh, Film Producer
- Darcy McKeough, a Canadian businessman and politician.
- Raymond S. McKeough, a Democratic politician from Illinois.
- Dave McKeough, a Major League Baseball catcher in the late 1800s.
- Patrick McKeough, an investment publisher and editor.