Minogue

Minogue /mɪˈnoʊɡ/ is an Irish surname derived from the Irish word for a "monk". This surname is an anglicized form of the Old Gaelic Ó Muineóg. The Gaelic prefix "O" indicates "male descendant of", plus the personal byname Muineog, believed to be a diminutive of "Manach", 'monk'. Sept originated in East County Clare and the townland of Ballyminogue in the parish of Tuamgraney marks the centre of its location. Linked to the name Mannix from "Manach".