Keogh surname: meaning and origin
Keogh means son of Eochaidh, from each, meaning horse. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Wicklow and Galway.
| Irish form | Mac Eochaidh |
|---|---|
| Meaning | son of Eochaidh, from each, meaning horse |
| Home region | Wicklow and Galway (Leinster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | McKeogh, Kehoe |
History of the Keogh name
The Mac Eochaidh were a Leinster and Connacht family, and the name is often written Keogh or Kehoe.
More surnames from Leinster
- BrennanÓ Braonáin · descendant of Braonán
- ByrneÓ Broin · descendant of Bran
- O'CarrollÓ Cearbhaill · descendant of Cearbhall
- CullenÓ Cuilinn · descendant of Cuilean
- DoyleÓ Dubhghaill · dark foreigner
- DunneÓ Duinn · descendant of Donn
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Keogh mean?
Keogh (Irish: Mac Eochaidh) means son of Eochaidh, from each, meaning horse.
What is the Irish spelling of Keogh?
The Irish-language form of Keogh is Mac Eochaidh.
Where is the surname Keogh from?
Keogh is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Wicklow and Galway in Leinster.
What are other spellings of Keogh?
Related spellings and forms include McKeogh, Kehoe.