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UK surname

Mckeogh

A phonetic spelling of the Irish surname Mac Eóghain meaning son of Eoghan.

In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Mckeogh surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 153, ranked #23,408, up from #28,965 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Solihull and Wealden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mckeogh is 154 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 363.6%.

1881 census count

33

Ranked #28,965

Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2014

154 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mckeogh had 33 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,965 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 33 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Mckeogh surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mckeogh surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mckeogh surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mckeogh over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 21 #29,550
1861 historical 29 #30,287
1881 historical 33 #28,965
1891 historical 31 #31,820
1901 historical 25 #31,259
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 110 #25,529
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 111 #25,767
2002 modern 115 #25,749
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 118 #25,317
2005 modern 122 #24,817
2006 modern 121 #25,133
2007 modern 116 #26,209
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 131 #25,056
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 137 #24,716
2012 modern 133 #25,187
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 154 #23,439
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Mckeoghs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnet, Solihull, Wealden, Kensington and Chelsea and Oldham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnet 026 Barnet
2 Solihull 026 Solihull
3 Wealden 005 Wealden
4 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Oldham 010 Oldham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mckeogh

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mckeogh surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mckeogh

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mckeogh, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Mckeogh surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mckeogh household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mckeogh is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mckeogh is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mckeogh falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mckeogh is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mckeogh, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mckeogh

The surname MCKEOGH originated in Ireland, specifically in the counties of Galway and Mayo. It is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name "Mac Eochadha," which means "son of Eochaidh." Eochaidh was a personal name derived from the Old Irish word "ech," meaning "horse."

The MCKEOGH name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was recorded as "Mac Eochadha" in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. This early record suggests that the MCKEOGH family was established in Ireland during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "McKeoghe," "McKeoghy," and "McKeogh," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Dermod McKeoghe, who was mentioned in the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns in 1585.

During the 17th century, the MCKEOGH name was prominent in County Galway, particularly in the parish of Annaghdown. Several MCKEOGH families were landowners and influential members of the local community.

Notable individuals with the MCKEOGH surname include:

1. Donal Óg McKeogh (c. 1620 - c. 1690), an Irish harper and composer from County Mayo. 2. Patrick McKeogh (1725 - 1796), an Irish Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. 3. Michael McKeogh (1771 - 1854), an Irish-born soldier who fought in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. 4. John McKeogh (1817 - 1891), an Irish Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools in County Galway. 5. Mary McKeogh (1869 - 1936), an Irish nationalist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and Irish independence.

The MCKEOGH name has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Ballymackeogh (Baile Mhic Eochadha), a townland in County Mayo, and Kilmuckridge (Cill Mhic Rídigh), a village in County Wexford, where a branch of the MCKEOGH family settled.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mckeogh surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mckeogh surname in 1881?

In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Mckeogh surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mckeogh surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Mckeogh a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Mckeogh surname mean?

A phonetic spelling of the Irish surname Mac Eóghain meaning son of Eoghan.

What does the Mckeogh map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mckeogh bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.