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Origin of hughes

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Origin of hughes, Meaning of hughes

Origin: I've heard it has two main possible origins: French Vikings (the Normans) or Welsh. Because my family is mostly from the west of england and Ireland. I believe mine to be of Welsh origin.
My Father says it means: Woodsman (in old welsh), or Lumberjack (because you Hew the wood therefore Hughes = Hew-es). This may not be correct, its just what i've heard.
Surnames: Hughes
Submitted by: richard hughes
Origin of hughes, Meaning of hughes

Origin: Hughes is Welsh in original(I am English) and came about by someone being described as the son of Hugh ( Hugh is a Welsh first name) and then being shortened.
Surnames: Hughes
Submitted by: Keith

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