McCaughey[pronunciation?] is an Irish surname. Spelling variations include: McHaughey, MacCaughey, McGaughey and O'Coffey, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Mac hEochaidh.
Pronunciation | McCoy or McKay |
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Language(s) | Gaeilge |
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Meaning | "Son of Eochaidh (pronounced Owey)" |
Region of origin | Ireland |
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Variant form(s) | Haughey, Hoey, MacCaughey |
The McCaugheys 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 McCaughey Family originated from Ireland in the 19th century as a travelling family, part of the traveling community that were spread around Ireland in County Louth, County Limerick, County Cork, and County Antrim.