 McCaughey family coat of arms | |
| Pronunciation | McCoy or McKay |
|---|---|
| Language | Gaeilge |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "Son of Eochaidh (pronounced Owey)" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Haughey, Hoey, MacCaughey |
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.
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 name has older Irish roots, but later records show that some McCaughey families belonged to the Irish Travelling community, notably in the 19th century in counties Louth, Limerick, Cork, and Antrim.
