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Hughes Hughes

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Personal Details

Given Name
Hughes
Surname
Hughes

The Name Hughes

Origin
Germanic, English
Meaning
Mind, intellect, or spirit.
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The Hughes Surname

Origin
Irish/Welsh
Meaning
Descendant of Hugh, from the Germanic personal name Hugh meaning heart or mind.
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Source

Library of Congress

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