MacKeogh Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Keogh surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, MacKeogh is usually a form of Keogh. At root, the name means “Son of Eochaidh ("horseman")”.

MacKeogh and Keogh

The Mac in front of the name is a particle that was often added to Keogh on registers. Related forms: Kehoe and Kehough.

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