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Haughey family coat of arms
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Pronunciation | Haw-hee/ How-ee |
Meaning | A mounted knight, a horseman (Descendant of Eochaidh) |
Region of origin | Ireland |
Language(s) of origin | Gaeilge |
Related names | Hoey, McCaughey |
Haughey (Irish: Ó hEochaidh) is an Irish surname of noble origins. 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 Ulaid. They trace their descent from Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, a King of Ulster and High King of Ireland in the 1st century AD. In addition to a number of Scottish clans, as well as the British Royal Family (through the House of Dunkeld), their lineage extends to the Darini/Dáirine.
Notable bearers of the surname include: