Beggs (surname)
Beggs (Irish: Ó Beig[1]) is a gaelic surname, which originated in Scotland. It is derived from the gaelic word beag, which means little. As a result of migration Beggs live in Ireland, Scotland, England, United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It was first found in Inverness-shire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Spelling variants include Begg, Begge or Beg[2][3]
People
- Barbara Cass-Beggs (1904–1990), Canadian folk song collector, singer and teacher
- Bobby Beggs, Irish gaelic footballer
- Charles A. Beggs (1869-1939), American politician
- Jacqueline Beggs (born 1962), New Zealand entomologist and ecologist
- James M. Beggs (1926-2020), former American NASA administrator
- Joe Beggs (1910-1983), American baseball player
- John I. Beggs (1847–1925), American entrepreneur, former director of General Electric
- Lyall T. Beggs (1899–1973), American politician
- Nick Beggs (born 1961), British musician, member of Kajagoogoo
- Pam Beggs (born 1947), Australian politician
- Roy Beggs (born 1936), Northern Ireland politician
- Roy Beggs Jr. (born 1962), Northern Ireland politician, son of Roy Beggs
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References
- "beggs". sloinne.ie.
- Last name: Beggs The Internet Surname Database
- Beggs Surname, Family Crest and Coat of Arms HouseOfNames.com
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