McElligott

McElligott is an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Mac Uileagóid, meaning "son of Uileagóid." Uileagóid is a diminutive of the personal name Uilleag, which itself may derive from the Old Norse Hugleikr (from elements hugr "mind" and leikr "play") or from Uilliam, the Irish form of William. Thus, the surname McElligott ultimately shares roots with English surnames like Gilliam and Dutch surnames like Willems and Willemse.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the surname include:

Bernard McElligott, Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer
Dominique McElligott (born 1986), Irish actress known for roles in television series such as Hell on Wheels
John J. McElligott (1882–1946), American Fire Commissioner for New York City
John L. McElligott (born 1958), Irish Gaelic footballer
Ken McElligott (1940–2021), Australian politician
Sarah Isabella McElligott (1883–1986), New Zealand cook and author

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