MacHugh Family Crest & Name History

MacHugh is best understood together with McHugh: both are Irish spellings of one family name. In origin, the name means “Son of Aodh ("fire")”.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, McHugh was also written MacHugh. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include McCue and Hughes.

MacHugh coat of arms

There is no single MacHugh family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete MacHugh report, with a museum-style coat of arms.