All variants of McKea

McKea households in mid-nineteenth century Ireland

All variants of McKea

Household numbers by county in Griffith's (1847-64), as on the map

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Surname Dictionary

Kee fairly numerous: W Ulster. Ir. Mac Aoidh, from first name Aodh (fire). One of many synonyms. See Mac Kee. MIF.
Mac Aodha Mac Kay, Mac Coy: an-líonmhar, C. Uladh: MacKay in Aontraim go sonrach. MacCoy le fáil i gC. Mumhain - Iarthar Luimnigh go sonrach. Clann ghallóglach a tháinig ó Albain le Muintir Mhic Dhónaill, agus gur bhog cuid acu ó dheas sa 16 céad.Tá comhchiallaigh Eason agus Hewson ag gabháil leo, leis. IF, SI & SGG.
MacAodha rare: scattered. Ir. Lang. See Hayes & Hughes.
MacKay Very numerous: Ulster, especially Antrim; Dublin etc. Ir. Mac Aodha, from first name Aodh, "fire". Mainly a Scottish name. IF.

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