logue

Logue is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of Gaelic names and has long been found in Ireland, with bearers migrating to other parts of the world over the centuries. Today the name appears in the Irish diaspora across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and elsewhere.

The precise Gaelic roots of Logue are not always settled; it is commonly linked to Gaelic personal names and clan contexts, and historical records show spelling variations such as Logue, Loghue, and Loague. The surname generally denotes descent from a family or lineage rather than an occupation.

In modern times, individuals with the surname Logue have appeared in a variety of fields, including politics, literature, sports, and academia. Because it is a relatively common Irish surname, it appears in historical documents, genealogies, and public life across English-speaking countries.

The name Logue is distinct from but visually similar to the suffix -logue used in English to form words like dialogue and monologue, which derive from Greek logos. The similarity is incidental and reflects orthographic convergence rather than a direct linguistic connection.