Seoghas

Rev Patrick Woulfe
1923

SEOGHAS—VIIISheos, Josse, Joce, Joyce; 'son of Joce,' or 'Josse' (a Breton personal name). This surname, which appears to be distinct from Seóigh (which see), was peculiar to Kilkenny and Cork. In Ireland, it dates back at least to the 13th century.

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