The surname Haugh or O'Hough, of Irish descent, has its roots deeply embedded in the ancient Gaelic culture. It is derived from the original Gaelic form "O'hEochaidh" or "O'hEochadha," where the prefix "O" indicates "descendant of" and "Eochaidh" is a personal name meaning "horseman" or "horse rider." This surname traces back to medieval Ireland, where family names began to be adopted to distinguish between different families, especially when the population started to grow and more people shared the same given names.
The O'Houghs originally hailed from the northern province of Ulster, particularly from the counties of Tyrone and Derry, where they were a branch of the Cenél nEógain, descendants of the famous Irish High King Niall of the Nine Hostages. Over time, with the anglicization of Irish names, especially after the English conquest and colonization of Ireland, many Gaelic names were translated or adapted to more English-sounding versions. Therefore, "O'hEochadha" evolved into various spellings, including Haugh, Haughey, Hoey, Hough, and O'Hough.
Like many Irish families, the O'Houghs were affected by the social and political upheavals in Ireland, such as the Plantation of Ulster, which led to the migration and scattering of families. Some members of the family would have emigrated, spreading the surname to other parts of the world. Today, the surname is still found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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