Keough

Keough Meaning & Origin

About Keough
The surname Keough is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eochaidh, meaning "son of Eochaidh." Eochaidh is an ancient Irish personal name that is believed to have originated from the word "each," meaning "horse." The name Keough is commonly found in County Cork and County Kerry in Ireland and is associated with a proud and ancient lineage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Keough is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Keough: 4,605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7243
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keough based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Keough is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

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