Keogh Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Keogh surname: its meaning, its roots in Ireland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Keogh name
Keogh comes from Mac Eochadha, "son of Eochaidh", an ancient personal name linked to ech, "horse". MacLysaght records several separate septs: one in Leinster, in County Wicklow, one in the territory of Uí Maine in Roscommon, and one in north Tipperary. The name is now most common in Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford. Spellings such as Kehoe and Keough are closer to the Wexford pronunciation.
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This overview covers the Keogh name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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What does the Keogh name mean?
Son of Eochaidh ("horseman"). Common variants include Kehoe, MacKeogh, Kehough.
Where does the Keogh surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Keogh coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Keogh crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Keogh coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).