Summary

The surname MCGHEE is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name MacAoidh, meaning 'son of Aodh,' which signifies fire or flame. The name can be traced back to the ancient Celtic culture and has connections to the Scottish Highlands.
There are
23461
Mcghees in the USA
Mcghee is the
1529th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcghee

HattieMcDaniel

Hattie McDaniel was an American actress and singer, and the first African American to win an Academy Award. She is best known for her role as Mammy in the film 'Gone with the Wind.'

BillMcGhee

Bill McGhee was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Seattle SuperSonics and the Houston Rockets.

PercyMcGhee

Percy McGhee was an African American physician and civil rights activist who was instrumental in desegregating public facilities in Atlanta, Georgia.

BrianMcGhee

Brian McGhee is a Scottish footballer who played as a striker for various clubs, including Kilmarnock and St. Mirren, and represented Scotland at the international level.

IanMcghee

Ian Mcghee is a Scottish football coach who has managed several clubs in the Scottish leagues, including Ayr United, Hamilton Academical, and Cowdenbeath.

SamuelMcGhee

Samuel McGhee was an American politician who served as the mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee from 1869 to 1870. He was a prominent figure in the city's Reconstruction era.

BunnyMcGhee

Bunny McGhee was an American soul singer and member of the musical group The Harptones, known for their doo-wop and rhythm and blues music in the 1950s.

TommyMcGhee

Tommy McGhee was a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs like Huddersfield Town and Bradford Park Avenue during the 1950s and 1960s.

RavenMcGhee

Raven McGhee is a Canadian actress known for her role as Terra in the television series 'Teen Titans' and various other voice-over roles in animated productions.

JamesMcGhee

James McGhee is an American sculptor and artist known for his large-scale public sculptures and installations, often incorporating elements of nature and the environment.

Mcghee Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mcghee' is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'MacAoidh,' meaning 'son of Aodh.' Aodh is the Gaelic form of the name Hugh.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Mcghee' is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, where it originated. It is also found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish and Irish immigrant populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Mcghee' include 'MacAodha,' 'McHugh,' and 'MacGee.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Mcghee' have migrated from Scotland and Ireland to other countries, especially during periods of Scottish and Irish immigration, such as the 19th century.