About Mcgaughy
The surname Mcgaughy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Amhalghaidh, meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." The name Amhalghaidh itself is believed to be derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr, meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir of the ancestors." The Mcgaughy surname is associated with individuals who are descendants of someone named Amhalghaidh or Áleifr, and it signifies their ancestral lineage.
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The surname Mcgaughy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgaughy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mcgaughy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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