Haughey

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Pronunciation Haw-hee/How-ee Language(s) of origin Gaeilge		Region of origin Ireland

Meaning A mounted knight, a horseman (Descendant of Eochaidh) Related names McCaughey, McGaughey, McKeogh, Keogh, Kehoe, Haffey, Hoey, Hoy, Hay, Haugh, Hough, Haughn, Hughey, Huey, Hawkins

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:

Charles Haughey, Former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and President of the European Council

Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond

Sir William Haughey, Baron Haughey

Seán Haughey, Former Lord Mayor and Minister of State

Denis Haughey, Former Minister and MEP

Hon. Thomas Haughey, Former U.S. Representative

Clare Haughey, MSP

Mary Haughey, Baroness Ballyedmond

Sharon Haughey, Former Lord Mayor

Siobhan Haughey, Olympic athlete

Paul C. Haughey

Maureen Haughey

Chris Haughey

Tom Haughey

Matthew Haughey

Pádraig Haughey

Seán Ó hEochaidh

References

Haughey Wikipedia

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