Haughn Explained

Haughn
Meaning:descendant of Eachán
Region:Northern Ireland
Language:Irish
Variant:Eachán; Haughey; Ó hEacháin, Hawkins

Haughn is an Irish surname. It is an anglicized form of the Irish language Ó hEacháin, meaning "descendant of Eachán". The personal name Eachán is a diminutive of Eachaidh,[1] a byname meaning "horseman", derived from each, "horse".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Learn about the family history of your surname . . 21 February 2010. which cited Book: Dictionary of American Family Names . . 0-19-508137-4 . for the surname "Haughn".
  2. Web site: Learn about the family history of your surname . . 21 February 2010. which cited Book: Dictionary of American Family Names . . 0-19-508137-4 . for the surname "Haughey".

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