McVeigh is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin from Gaelic Mac Bheatha or Mac an Bheatha,[1][2][3] and a bearer of Mac Beatha is mentioned in the Annals as taking part in the battle of Clontarf in 1014.[citation needed ] The name is common in east Ulster, particularly Armagh.[1] Variations include MacVay, MacVey, McVeagh.[3][1] Notable people with the surname include:
post code | city | state | latitude | longitude |
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41555 | McVeigh | KY | 37.53844 | -82.25597 |