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Etymology of McHue

What does the name McHue mean?

The surname McHue in Ireland have evolved from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, which means son of Aodh or son of Hugh.

Early Origins of the McHue family

The surname McHue was first found in Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn), where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the McHue family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our McHue research. Another 212 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1313, 1348 and 1585 are included under the topic Early McHue History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

McHue Spelling Variations

Just like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the McHue family name include McHugh, MacHugh, McCue, MacCue, MacKew, McKew and others.

Early Notables of the McHue family

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McHue migration to Australia +

McHue Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Peter McHue, aged 24, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "David McIvor"


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