Hughes Name Origin
/HYOOZ/-
Welsh (Celtic) 60%
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English (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Irish (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: N/A
- Last Name: Hughes
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname Hughes is of Welsh origin, derived from the given name Hugh, meaning 'heart', 'mind', or 'spirit'. It became a common surname in Wales and spread to England and Ireland, often indicating 'son of Hugh'.