McHugh is a common surname of

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

origin. It is an anglicisation of the original Irish ''Mac Aodha'', meaning literally "Son of Aodh". Aodh was a popular male given name in mediaeval Gaelic Ireland. It was traditionally written in English-language documents as

Hugh Hugh may refer to: *Hugh (given name) Noblemen and clergy French * Hugh the Great (died 956), Duke of the Franks * Hugh Magnus of France (1007–1025), co-King of France under his father, Robert II * Hugh, Duke of Alsace (died 895), modern-day ...

, an unrelated name of

Frankish Frankish may refer to: * Franks, a Germanic tribe and their culture ** Frankish language or its modern descendants, Franconian languages * Francia, a post-Roman state in France and Germany * East Francia, the successor state to Francia in Germany ...

origin. The first bearers of the surname were the grandsons of Aodh (died 1033), who was son of

Ruaidhrí mac Coscraigh Ruaidhrí mac Coscraigh was King of South Connacht and of Uí Briúin and a third great-grandson of the eponym of Clann Cosgraigh. Ruaidhri is mentioned in the ''Annals of Inisfallen'' and Tigernach as well as the ''Leabhar na nGenealach''. Ruai ...

, King of South Connacht. The surname's pronunciation in Irish has also given rise to the spelling McGagh (otherwise McGah or McGarr), forms of the surname which are geographically concentrated around the area of Belclare parish in

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, the centre of the

Clann Cosgraigh Clann Cosgraigh or Clann Coscraig was a branch of the Uí Briúin Seóla dynasty and also the name of the district on the eastern side of Lough Corrib, County Galway which they inhabited and ruled prior to the Norman invasion. Its chiefs wer ...

territory ruled by the historical McHughs. Other anglicised versions of the surname include Hughes and Hewson. Notable people bearing this surname include: *

Bob McHugh (musician) Bob McHugh (born Robert Ernest McHugh; July 20, 1946 in Kearny, New Jersey) is an American jazz pianist, composer and educator. He has recorded for Outstanding Records, Alliance Records, Perception Records and Lunge Music. He has performed with ...

, American pianist and composer *

Bob McHugh (footballer) Robert McHugh (born 16 July 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for St Cadoc's. McHugh has previously played for Motherwell, Falkirk, Greenock Morton and Queen's Park, as well as loan spells with Queen of the S ...

(born 1991), Scottish footballer *

Brendan McHugh Brendan Patrick McHugh (born April 11, 1990) is an American swimmer who specializes in breaststroke events. He is the former U.S. Open record holder in the 50 meters breaststroke (27.10) and the 2014 National Champion in that event. His time of ...

(born 1990), American swimmer *

Charles McHugh (actor) Charles McHugh (1870–1931) was an American film actor of the silent era. He frequently played Irish characters in a mixture of comedies and westerns.Katchmer p.251 Selected filmography * '' Down to Earth'' (1917) * '' The Goat'' (1918) * '' Fa ...

(1870-1931), American actor *

Chris McHugh Chris McHugh (born 1964) is an American musician. He began his career as the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1986 to 1989. He also worked in the recording of several of their later albums. Chris McHugh is on the Nashville "A" li ...

(born 1964), drummer of Christian rock band White Heart *

Collin McHugh Collin Alexander McHugh (born June 19, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. List ...

(born 1987), American baseball player *

Edward McHugh (trade unionist) Edward McHugh (21 August 1853–13 April 1915) was an Irish Georgist ( land reformer), trade unionist, Labour activist and social reformer. He spent a great deal of his lifetime engaged in the struggle for social reform not only in Great Britai ...

(1853-1915), Irish Georgist (land reformer), trade unionist, Labour activist and social reformer *

Edward McHugh (politician) Edward J McHugh (1846 – 28 August 1900), also known as Edward M'Hugh, was an Irish nationalist politician. He was an Anti-Parnellite Irish National Federation Member of Parliament (MP) for South Armagh from 1892 until his death. The director a ...

(1846-1900), Irish nationalist politician, an anti-Parnellite Member of Parliament for South Armagh, 1892–1900 *

Edward McHugh (artist) Edward McHugh (born 1969) is an American artist from Philadelphia whose work includes photography and sculpture. Education and work McHugh trained as a painter, printmaker, and sculptor, graduating from the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia i ...

(born 1969), Philadelphia artist * Ed McHugh (born 1930), American soccer player *

Eoin McHugh Eoin McHugh (born 1994/5) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Cill Chartha and the Donegal county team. He is the only son of James McHugh, a member of the team that defeated Dublin in the 1992 All-Ireland Senior Football Championshi ...

(born 1994/5), Irish Gaelic footballer * Francis McHugh (1925-2018), Yorkshire-born Gloucestershire cricketer with the lowest batting average of any regular first-class player *

Frank McHugh Francis Curry McHugh (May 23, 1898 – September 11, 1981) was an American stage, radio, film and television actor. Early years Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, of Irish descent, McHugh came from a theatrical family. His parents, Edward A. ...

(1898-1981), American film and television actor *

Frazer McHugh Frazer McHugh (born 14 July 1981) is an English professional footballer who last played for Gedling Town in the East Midlands Counties Football League, where he plays as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in associatio ...

(born 1981), English footballer *

Gerry McHugh Gerry McHugh (born 9 October 1957) is a republican politician in Northern Ireland. He represented Sinn Féin on Fermanagh District Council from 1993 to 2007 sat as an independent since then. He was elected to the Northern Ireland Forum in 1996, ...

(born 1957), nationalist politician in Northern Ireland *

Godfrey McHugh Godfrey T. McHugh (September 30, 1911 – July 5, 1997) was a United States Air Force general, and served as military aide to President John F. Kennedy. Early years McHugh was born in Brussels, Belgium, to American parents. He received a baccal ...

(1911-1997), US Air Force general and aide to President John F. Kennedy *

Heather McHugh Heather McHugh (born August 20, 1948) is an American poet notable for the independent ranges of her aesthetic as a poet, and for her working devotion to teaching and translating literature. Life Heather McHugh, a poet, translator, educator and ...

(born 1948), American poet * James M. McHugh (born 1922), United States Marine Corps officer *

James T. McHugh James Thomas McHugh (January 3, 1932 – December 10, 2000) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as bishop of Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York during the year 2000. McHugh previously served as an auxiliary bishop ...

(1932-2000), third bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre *

Jason McHugh Jason McHugh (born October 10, 1968) is an American television producer and actor, best known for his work with Trey Parker and Matt Stone. He produced both ''Cannibal! The Musical'' and ''Orgazmo'' and played Frank Miller in ''Cannibal!'' and par ...

(born 1968), American television producer and actor *

Jeannette McHugh Jeannette McHugh (; born 18 December 1934) is a former Australian politician who was the first woman from New South Wales elected to federal parliament. She served in the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1996, representing the Australian L ...

(born 1934), Australian politician *

Jimmy McHugh James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs. His songs were recorded by many artists, including Chet Baker, J ...

(1894-1969), American composer *

Joe McHugh Joe McHugh (born 16 July 1971) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as Chair of the Committee on European Union Affairs since September 2020. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Donegal constituency since 2016, and previously f ...

(born 1971), Irish Fine Gael politician *

John M. McHugh John Michael McHugh (born September 29, 1948) is an American politician from the U.S. state of New York who served as the 21st United States Secretary of the Army, and represented the state's 23rd congressional district in the United States Hou ...

(born 1948), Irish-American politician * John McHugh (tenor) (1912-2004), British opera singer *

Kevin McHugh Kevin McHugh ( ga, Caoimhín MacAodha); born 19 January 1980 in Letterkenny, Ireland) is an Irish former footballer and current manager of Finn Harps F.C. under-15 League of Ireland team. He is considered one of Donegal's best-known sportstars. ...

(born 1980), Irish footballer *

Kitty McHugh Kitty McHugh (born Katherine McHugh; October 3, 1902 – September 3, 1954) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1934 and 1953. Early years McHugh was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McHugh. She had three brother ...

(1902-1954), American actress *

Lia McHugh Lia Ryan McHugh (born November 2005) is an American actress. She has roles in ''Totem (film), Totem'' (2017), ''The Lodge (film), The Lodge'', and ''Into the Dark (TV series), Into the Dark'' (both 2019). She portrayed Sprite (Marvel Cinematic U ...

, American actress * Malachy McHugh (died 1348), canon and Bishop of Elphin and Archbishop of Tuam (1313-1348) *

Mark McHugh Mark McHugh (born 22 August 1990) is an Irish Gaelic footballer and coach who plays for Cill Chartha and, formerly, the Donegal county team. He is the brother of Ryan and the son of Martin. He won one All-Ireland Senior Football Championshi ...

(born 1990), Irish Gaelic footballer *

Matt McHugh Matthew O. McHugh (January 22, 1894 – February 22, 1971) was an American film actor who appeared in more than 200 films between 1931 and 1955, primarily in small cameo parts. Career McHugh came from a theatrical family. His parents ran a s ...

(1894-1971), American actor * Matthew F. McHugh (born 1938), politician and US Congressman *

Maureen F. McHugh Maureen F. McHugh (born February 13, 1959) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. Career McHugh's first published story was published as a ''Twilight Zone'' under a male pseudonym in 1988. It was followed by a pair of publication ...

(born 1959), American science fiction and fantasy writer *

Michael McHugh Michael Hudson McHugh (born 1 November 1935) is a former justice of the High Court of Australia; the highest court in the Australian court hierarchy. Early years The son of a miner and steelworker, McHugh left school at 15 despite excelling ...

(born 1935), justice of the High Court of Australia *

Mike McHugh Michael McHugh (born August 16, 1965) is an American former ice hockey left wing. He played 20 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars and San Jose Sharks from 1988 to 1991. The rest of his career, which lasted from 19 ...

(born 1965), National Hockey League left wing *

Paddy McHugh Patrick McHugh (born 23 January 1953) is a former Irish politician. He was an Independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway East constituency. McHugh was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election, getting a 15.8% share of the vot ...

(born 1953), Irish independent politician *

Paul McHugh (legal scholar) Paul McHugh (born Gisborne) is a New Zealand academic lawyer. He teaches at the University of Cambridge where he is a Professor in Law and Legal History and Fellow of Sidney Sussex College.Paul R. McHugh Paul Rodney McHugh (born May 21, 1931) is an American psychiatrist, researcher, and educator. He is currently the University Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the author, co-autho ...

(born 1931), Massachusetts psychiatrist, educator, author *

Ryan McHugh Ryan McHugh (born 11 April 1994) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Cill Chartha and the Donegal county team. He is the brother of Mark and the son of Martin. A former county minor, McHugh propelled himself onto the national stage in ...

(born 1994), Irish Gaelic footballer *

Sean McHugh Sean Thomas McHugh (born May 27, 1982) is a former American football tight end. He last played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL), winning Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals. Early years McHugh played ...

(born 1982), American football tight end *

Siobhán McHugh Siobhán McHugh is an Irish-Australian author, podcast producer and critic, oral historian, audio documentary-maker and journalism academic. In 2013 she founded ''RadioDoc Review'', the first journal of critical analysis of crafted audio storytelli ...

, Irish-Australian author, podcaster and documentary filmmaker *

Terry McHugh Terry McHugh (born 22 August 1963) is a retired Irish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. His personal best of 82.75 m, set in 2000, is the Irish record. He won twenty-one consecutive Irish Championships from 1984 to 20 ...

(born 1963), Irish javelin thrower * Thomas J. McHugh (1919-2000), recipient of the Purple Heart medal Fictional characters with this surname include: *

Benji McHugh This is a list of characters from the British soap opera ''Family Affairs'' listed in alphabetical order by the characters' surnames. A * Scarlett Anderson Scarlett Anderson was played by Cat Simmons during 2005. She seduces Les Boulte ...

, in the UK soap opera ''Family Affairs'' *

Nathan McHugh ''Flight 29 Down'' is an American adventure comedy-drama television series about a group of teenagers who are stranded on an island. It was produced by Discovery Kids. The show was created by Stan Rogow (''Lizzie McGuire'', ''Darcy's Wild Life'') ...

, in the American television series ''Flight 29 Down''

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