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]
| Language(s) | Irish |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | descendant of Eachán |
| Region of origin | Northern Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Eachán; Haughey; Ó hEacháin, Hawkins |
References
edit- ^ "Learn about the family history of your surname". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 21 February 2010. which cited Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4. for the surname "Haughn".
- ^ "Learn about the family history of your surname". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 21 February 2010. which cited Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4. for the surname "Haughey".