About Mcgaughey
The surname Mcgaughey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eachaidh, meaning "son of Eachaidh." Eachaidh is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "each," which means "horse." Therefore, the surname Mcgaughey can be interpreted to mean "son of the horseman" or "descendant of the horseman." It likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the early bearers of the name were descendants of an ancestor who was known for his horsemanship or had a connection to horses.
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