Igoe
“son of Iagó, a Spanish form of James”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Igoe an Irish name?
Igoe is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Iagó.
What does the surname Igoe mean?
Igoe (Irish: Mac Iagó) means “son of Iagó, a Spanish form of James”. Origin: Gaelic patronymic (from a Spanish form of James).
Where in Ireland is the surname Igoe from?
The historic homeland of the Igoe name is Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Igoe?
Mac Iagó. Related spellings: Igo, Iago.
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