Hughes is an English language surname.

Origins

Hughes is an Anglicized spelling of the Welsh and

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patronymic surname. The surname may also derive from the etymologically unrelated Picard variant Hugh (Old French ''Hue'') of the Germanic name Hugo. In

Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...

and other areas of Brythonic Britain, the surname derives from the personal name "Hu" or "Huw", meaning "fire" or "inspiration". At the British Census of 1881, the relative frequency of the surname Hughes was highest on the Welsh island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey; 37.2 times the British average), followed by Gwynedd,

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Denbighshire Denbighshire ( ; cy, Sir Ddinbych; ) is a county in the north-east of Wales. Its borders differ from the historic county of the same name. This part of Wales contains the country's oldest known evidence of habitation – Pontnewydd (Bontnewy ...

, Meirionydd,

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Ceredigion Ceredigion ( , , ) is a county in the west of Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire. During the second half of the first millennium Ceredigion was a minor kingdom. It has been administered as a county since 1282. Cer ...

, Radnorshire and

Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire ( cy, Sir Gaerfyrddin; or informally ') is a county in the south-west of Wales. The three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford. Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre. The county is known as ...

. In Ireland, the surname evolved from the ancient

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of Ó hAodha, for a grandson/descendant of Aodh (meaning "fire"). Aodh was frequently Anglicized as Hugh, with Ó hAodha in turn being Anglicized as Hughes or Hayes. "Hughes" is often found in the northern Irish province of

Ulster Ulster (; ga, Ulaidh or ''Cúige Uladh'' ; sco, label= Ulster Scots, Ulstèr or ''Ulster'') is one of the four traditional Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kin ...

, being especially common in counties Armagh, Tyrone, Monaghan, Donegal and Fermanagh. It was the 34th most common name in all of Ireland in Matheson's 1890 census of Ireland, and the 44th most common surname in Ireland in the 1992–1997 period. In addition to the counties of Ulster, the surname Hughes is also commonly found in the counties

Wexford Wexford () is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. Wexford lies on the south side of Wexford Harbour, the estuary of the River Slaney near the southeastern corner of the island of Ireland. The town is linked to Dublin by the M11/N11 ...

Galway Galway ( ; ga, Gaillimh, ) is a city in the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, which is the county town of County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay, and is the sixth most populous city on ...

and Cork.

People with the surname "Hughes" include

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* Aarika Hughes (born 1987), American basketball coach * Aaron Hughes (born 1979), Northern Irish footballer * Abel Hughes (1869–??), Welsh footballer * Adam Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Adella Prentiss Hughes (1869–1950), American pianist *

Agnes Twiston Hughes Agnes Twiston Hughes (28 September 1895 – 20 October 1981) was a Welsh solicitor and mayor of Conwy. She studied at the University of London and became the first woman in Wales to qualify as a solicitor. She worked at her father's firm after s ...

(1895–1981), Welsh politician * Aidan Hughes (born 1956), British commercial artist *

Akilah Hughes Akilah Saidah Kamaria Hughes (born August 31, 1989) is an American writer, comedian, YouTuber, podcaster, and actress. She has been a digital correspondent for MTV, HBO, Fusion TV, and Comedy Central. She began her career on a YouTube channel, ...

(born 1989), American comedian * Alan Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Albert Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Aleca Hughes (born 1990), American ice hockey player * Alexander Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Alfred Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Alfredrick Hughes Alfredrick Hughes (born July 19, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round (14th pick overall) in the 1985 NBA draft. Loyola career After graduating from Chicago's Rob ...

(born 1962), American basketball player * Alice Hughes (1857–1939), English photographer * Ailsa Hughes (born 1991), Irish rugby union footballer *

Alison Hughes Alison Dorothy Hughes (née Lang; born 1971/1972) is a British tennis umpire who has umpired in multiple women's Grand Slam tennis finals, as well as in the Davis Cup, Fed Cup and at the 2004, 2008, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. Personal l ...

(born 1971/1972), British tennis umpire * Alister Hughes (1919–2005), Grenadian journalist * Allen Hughes (1921–2009), American music critic * Amy Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Andrew Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Andy Hughes (1965–2009), British music producer *

Aneurin Hughes Aneurin Rhys "Nye" Hughes (11 February 1937 – 27 March 2020) was a British diplomat known for his long involvement with the European Commission. He was the EU Ambassador to Norway and Iceland from 1987 to 1995 and to Australia and New Zealand f ...

(1937–2020), British diplomat * Angee Hughes (born 1955), American actress * Ann Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Anthony Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Archie Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Arthur Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Arwel Hughes (1909–1988), Welsh composer and conductor *

Augusto Hughes Augusto Jorge Hughes (1931–1993) was an Argentine Air Force pilot. He was the second son of the Scottish descendant William Hughes and Josefa Settecase. He was born in Rosario, Santa Fé. A J Hughes entered the Argentine Military Flying Schoo ...

(1931–1993), Argentine soldier

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* Babette Hughes (1905–1982), American playwright * Barnard Hughes (1915–2006), Irish-American actor * Barry Hughes (1937–2019), Welsh football player and manager * Barry B. Hughes (born 1945), American professor * Bela M. Hughes (1817–1903), American politician * Ben D. Hughes (1878–1947), American farmer and politician * Benji Hughes (born 1975), American musical artist * Beryl Hughes (1931–2017), Welsh chess master and writer * Bernard Hughes (1808–1878), Irish industrialist and politician * Bernie Hughes (1910–1967), American football player *

Bettany Hughes Bettany Mary Hughes (born May 1967) is an English historian, author and broadcaster, specialising in classical history. Her published books cover classical antiquity and myth, and the history of Istanbul. She is active in efforts to encourage ...

(born 1968), English historian *

Beverley Hughes Beverley June Hughes, Baroness Hughes of Stretford (born 30 March 1950) is a British politician serving as Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017. A member of the Labour Party, Hughes was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stretford an ...

(born 1950), British politician * Bill Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Billy Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Bradley Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Brandon Hughes (born 1986), American football player * Brandon Hughes (baseball) (born 1995), American baseball player *

Brendan Hughes Brendan Hughes (June 1948 – 16 February 2008), also known as "The Dark", and "Darkie" was a leading Irish republican and former Officer Commanding (OC) of the Belfast Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). He was the leader ...

(1948–2008), Irish army officer * Brent Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Brewster Hughes (1912–1986), Nigerian guitarist * Brian Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Brigid Hughes, American editor *

Bronwen Hughes Bronwen Hughes is a Canadian film director. She was born in Toronto and is of Welsh descent. A graduate of the Department of Film, York University, she has directed commercials and feature films. Filmography Films Television Music videos ...

(born 1967), Canadian film director

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* Cadwalader Hughes, English priest * Calvin Hughes, American news anchor * Cameron Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Caoilinn Hughes (born 1985), Irish novelist * Carl Hughes, British rugby league footballer * Carla Hughes (born 1981), American teacher and murderer * Carly Hughes, American actress * Carlye J. Hughes, American bishop * Carol Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Caspar Hughes (born 1993), English footballer * Catherine Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Cathy Hughes Catherine Liggins Hughes (born Catherine Elizabeth Woods; April 22, 1947) is an American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive. She has been listed as the second-richest Black woman in the United States. She found ...

(born 1947), American entrepreneur * Ceri Hughes (born 1971), Welsh footballer * Charles Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Charleston Hughes (born 1983), American football player * Charlotte Hughes (born 1954), American author *

Chesney Hughes Chesney Francis Hughes (born 20 January 1991) is a West Indian cricketer who plays for the Leeward Islands cricket team. He was born in Anguilla. Having held a British passport, Hughes signed for Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Derbyshire in Jun ...

(born 1991), Anguillian cricketer * Chris Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Chrissy Hughes (born 1990), American figure skater * Christa Hughes, Australian singer * Christopher Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Chuck Hughes Charles Frederick Hughes (March 2, 1943 – October 24, 1971) was an American football player, a wide receiver in the National Football League from 1967 to 1971. , he is the only NFL player to die on the field during a game. Early years Born ...

(1943–1971), American football player *

Chuck Hughes (chef) Chuck Hughes (born December 31, 1976) is a Canadian chef, television personality, and restaurateur. He is the chef and co-owner of Garde Manger and Le Bremner, located in Old Montréal, with partners Tim Rozon and Kyle Marshall Nares. Hughes flue ...

(born 1976), Canadian chef *

Clara Hughes Clara Hughes, (born September 27, 1972) is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports. Hughes won two bronze in the 1996 Summer Olympics and four medals (one gold, one silver, two bronze) over the co ...

(born 1972), Canadian cyclist and speed skater *

Cledwyn Hughes Cledwyn Hughes, Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos, (14 September 1916 – 22 February 2001) was a Welsh Labour Party politician, usually associated with the moderate wing of the party. He was also regarded, particularly in later years, as a non-politic ...

(1916–2001), Welsh politician * Cleve Hughes (born 1987), Australian rules footballer * Clive Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Coleman Hughes Coleman Cruz Hughes (born February 25, 1996) is an American writer and podcast host. He was a fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and a fellow and contributing editor at their '' City Journal'', and is the host of the podcast ' ...

(born 1996), American writer * Colin Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Collingwood Hughes Collingwood James Hughes (31 January 1872 – 25 March 1963) was a British Conservative Party politician. Early life Born in New Brompton, Chatham, Kent, Hughes was the son of William Collingwood Hughes, a clerk at Chatham Dockyard and Fanny ...

(1872–1963), British politician * Connor Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Hughes (born 1978), Australian rugby league footballer * Cornelius Jabez Hughes (1819–1884), British photographer * Curtis Hughes (born 1964), American professional wrestler * Cynthia Hughes (??–1989), Grenadian journalist

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* Dafydd Hughes (born 1996), Welsh rugby union footballer * Daisy Marguerite Hughes (1883–1968), American painter * Damien Hughes, Anguillan sports executive * Danan Hughes (born 1970), American football player * Daniel Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Dante Hughes (born 1985), American football player * Darren Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * David Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Davis Hughes (1910–2003), Australian politician * Dean Hughes (born 1943), American author *

Debbie Hughes Debbie Hughes (born May 14, 1958 in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American artist specializing in science fiction and fantasy illustration. Her work has appeared in over 150 publications. Early career Hughes is the granddaughter of Hildegarde Hamil ...

(born 1958), American artist * Debby Hughes (born 1977), South African cricketer * Declan Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Deirdre Hughes Deirdre Hughes is a former camogie player selected on the camogie team of the century in 2004, and winner of All Ireland medals in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004. Background She came to prominence when Toomevara won the Tipperary County Mi ...

(born 1973), Irish camogie player * Del Hughes (1909–1985), American stage manager * Dennis Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Denny Hughes (1894–1953), American football player * Des Hughes (born 1970), British artist * Desmond Hughes (1919–1992), Northern Irish Air Force officer * Dessie Hughes (1943–2014), Irish racehorse trainer * Detrick Hughes (born 1966), American poet *

Dewey Hughes Dewey Hughes (born 1932) is an African American former radio personality and was Petey Greene's manager. Early life Dewey Hughes was born in South Carolina in 1932. Career Hughes was introduced to Petey Greene by his older brother Milo at Lorton R ...

(born 1932), American radio personality * Don B. Hughes (born 1940), American politician * Donald J. Hughes (1915–1960), American nuclear physicist * Donna Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Dorothy Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Doug Hughes (born 1955), American theatre director * Doug Hughes (activist) (born 1953), American postal worker and activist * Dudley Mays Hughes (1848–1927), American farmer and politician * Dusty Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Dylan Hughes (born 1985), Canadian-Welsh footballer

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Ed Hughes (disambiguation) Ed Hughes (1927–2000) was American football player and coach. Ed Hughes may also refer to: * Ed Hughes (actor), English actor in ''This House'' (play) * Ed Hughes (anchor) (1938–2004), former news anchor in Norfolk, Virginia * Ed Hughes (b ...

, multiple people *

Edan Milton Hughes Edan Milton Hughes (June 4, 1935April 21, 2015) was an American art dealer and collector of California art. He wrote the definitive work on California artists. Life Edan Milton Hughes was born June 4, 1935, in Maysville, Kentucky. He attended the ...

(1935–2015), American art dealer *

Eddie Hughes (disambiguation) Eddie Hughes may refer to: * Eddie Hughes (Australian politician), Labor Member of the South Australian House of Assembly * Eddie Hughes (basketball) (born 1960), American basketball player * Eddie Hughes (British politician) (born 1968), Conserv ...

, multiple people * Edith Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Edna Hughes (1916–1990), English swimmer * Edward Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Edwin Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * E. J. Hughes (1913–2007), Canadian painter * Eleanor Hughes (1882–1952), New Zealand artist * Elijah Hughes (born 1998), American basketball player * Elisha Hughes (born 1959), Antiguan cyclist * Elizabeth Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Ellen Hughes (1867–1927), Welsh writer and suffragist *

Elwyn Hughes Elwyn Hughes is the Senior Co-ordinator for Welsh Courses for Adults in the Department of Lifelong Learning at the University of Wales, Bangor. His achievements over the past 30 years were recognised at the 2005 National Eisteddfod of Wales when ...

, Welsh author * Emily Hughes (born 1989), American figure skater *

Emlyn Hughes Emlyn Walter Hughes (28 August 1947 – 9 November 2004) was an English footballer. He started his career at Blackpool in 1964 before moving to Liverpool in 1967. He made 665 appearances for Liverpool and captained the side to three league ti ...

(1947–2004), English footballer * Emma Hughes (born 2000), Australian cricketer * Emmet John Hughes (1920–1982), American editor * Emmett Hughes (born 1987), Irish actor and producer *

Emrys Hughes Emrys Daniel Hughes (10 July 1894 – 18 October 1969) was a Welsh Labour Party politician, journalist and author. He was Labour MP for South Ayrshire in Scotland from 1946 to 1969. Among his many published books was a biography of his father ...

(1894–1969), Welsh politician * Emrys Hughes (rugby league), Welsh rugby league footballer * Enoch Hughes (1829–1893), English ironworker * Eric Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Ernie Hughes (born 1955), American football player * Ethan Hughes (born 1994), Australian rules footballer * Eugene Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Eva Hughes (1856–1940), Australian political activist * Evan Hughes, American musician * Everett Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people

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Finola Hughes Finola Hughes (born 29 October 1959) is an English actress, best known for her role as Anna Devane on the ABC soap operas '' General Hospital'' and '' All My Children'', and her portrayal of Laura in the 1983 film '' Staying Alive'', the seq ...

(born 1959), English actress *

Fiona Hughes Fiona-Elizabeth Hughes (born 5 March 1990) is an English cross-country skier from Huddersfield. She has competed in the World Cup since February 2010 and represented Great Britain at the 2009 World Championships and the 2010 Winter Olympics. ...

(born 1990), English skier * Fiona Hughes (academic), British academic * Fountain Hughes (c. 1862–1957), American slave * Francine Hughes (1947–2017), American nurse * Francis Hughes (1956–1981), Irish soldier *

Francis Wade Hughes Francis Wade Hughes (August 10, 1817October 20, 1885) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 8th district from 1843 to 1844. He served as Secretary of the ...

(1817–1885), American lawyer and politician * Frank Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Freddie Hughes (1943–2022), American singer *

Frederic Hughes Major general (Australia), Major General Frederic Godfrey Hughes, (26 January 1858 – 23 August 1944) was an Australian Army general in the First World War. A prominent businessman, and two time mayor of St Kilda, Victoria, St Kilda, Hughes w ...

(1858–1944), Australian general * Frederick Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Frieda Hughes (born 1960), English-Australian poet and artist * F. W. Hughes (1869–1950), Australian businessman

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* Gabbie Hughes (born 1999), American ice hockey player * Gabriel Hughes (born 2001), American baseball player * Gareth Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Garnet Hughes Major General Garnet Burk Hughes (22 April 1880 – 13 April 1937) was a Canadian military officer during the First World War. Although he had shown promise as a cadet officer and was politically well-connected, he was judged not to be an able co ...

(1880–1937), Canadian military officer * Garry Hughes (born 1952), Australian rugby league footballer * Gary Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Genevieve Hughes Genevieve Hughes Houghton ("HOW-ton"; 1932–2012) is known as one of three women participants in the original 13-person Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) Freedom Rides. Biography Hughes grew up in the upper-middle-class suburban community of ...

(1932–2012), American activist * Geoffrey Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * George Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Geraint Hughes (born 1934), English priest *

Geraldine Hughes Geraldine Hughes (born 1970) is an actress from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Born in West Belfast, Hughes has appeared in films such as '' Duplex'', ''Rocky Balboa'', and ''Gran Torino''. She also played Mary Todd Lincoln in ''Killing Lincoln''. ...

(born 1970), Northern Irish actress * Gerard W. Hughes (1924–2014), Scottish priest * Germain Hughes (born 1996), Anguillan footballer * Gerry Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gervase Hughes Gervase Alfred Booth Hughes (1 September 1905 – July 1984) was an English composer, conductor and writer on music. From 1926 to 1933, Hughes pursued a career as a conductor and chorus master, principally at the British National Opera Company, ...

(1905–1984), English composer * Gethin Benwil Hughes, American bishop * Gilbert Hughes, Irish politician * Glen Hughes (born 1973), Australian rugby league footballer * Glenn Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Glyn Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Gomer Hughes (1910–1974), Welsh rugby union footballer * Gordon Hughes (born 1936), English footballer *

Graeme Hughes Graeme Christopher Hughes (born 6 December 1955) is an Australian sportsman turned broadcaster. He is the last man to have played both rugby league and cricket for New South Wales. His father Noel Hughes played cricket for Worcestershire in th ...

(born 1955), Australian cricketer * Graham Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gregg Hughes Gregg Hughes, better known by his air name Opie, is an American radio personality and podcast host best known as the former co-host of the '' Opie and Anthony'' radio show that aired from 1995 to 2014 with Anthony Cumia and comedian Jim Norton ...

(born 1963), American broadcaster * Greg Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Griffith William Hughes (1861–1941), Welsh musician * Gwen Hughes (born 1963), American singer-songwriter * Gwyn Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gwyneth Hughes Gwyneth Hughes is a British documentary director and screenwriter who works mainly in television. Early life She is a former newspaper journalist from the north of England. Career Her credits include the crime drama '' Five Days'', ''Cherished' ...

, British screenwriter

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* Hamilton Hughes, Fijian rugby league footballer * Hank Hughes (1907–1963), American football player * Harley Hughes (born 1935), American Air Force officer * Harold Hughes (1922–1996), American politician * Harry Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Hatcher Hughes (1881–1945), American playwright *

Hector Hughes Hector Samuel James Hughes (14 August 1887 – 23 June 1970) was a Scottish Labour Party politician. In his university years in University College Dublin he was a member of the Young Ireland Branch of the United Irish League, which successfull ...

(1887–1970), Scottish politician * Helen Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Henry Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Herbert Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Hollie Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Holly Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Howard Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Howell Harris Hughes (1873–1956), Welsh theologian * Hubert Hughes (1933–2021), Anguillan politician * Hugh Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Hughes Hughes (1792–1874), British politician * Hughie Hughes (1885–1916), British race car driver

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* Iain Hughes (born 1950), British judge * Ian Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Ieuan Hughes, British professor * Iorwerth Hughes (1925–1993), Welsh footballer * Irene Hughes (1920–2012), American psychic * Isaac Hughes (1798–1870), English minister * Ivor Hughes (1897–1962), British army officer

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* Jabez Hughes (1685–1731), English translator *

Jack Hughes (disambiguation) Jack Hughes (born 2001) is an American ice hockey forward. Jack Hughes may also refer to: *Jack Hughes (footballer, born 1866) (1866–?), English footballer *Jack Hughes (ice hockey, born 1890) (1890–1962), Canadian ice hockey centre and coach ...

, multiple people * Jackie Hughes (1923–??), Welsh boxer * Jahrome Hughes (born 1994), New Zealand rugby league footballer * Jake Hughes (born 1994), British racing driver * James Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Jamie Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Jane Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Janis Hughes Janis Hughes (born 1 May 1958) is a Scottish Labour Party politician, who was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Rutherglen constituency from 1999 to 2007. In the inaugural election to the parliament in 1999, Hughes won a 25% ...

(born 1958), Scottish politician * Jaquelyne Hughes, Indigenous-Australian researcher *

Jared Hughes William Jared Hughes (born July 4, 1985) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2011 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Phil ...

(born 1985), American baseball player * Jarryd Hughes (born 1995), Australian snowboarder * Jason Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Jay Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jayne Hughes Jayne Hughes is the High Bailiff of the Isle of Man ) , anthem = " O Land of Our Birth" , image = Isle of Man by Sentinel-2.jpg , image_map = Europe-Isle_of_Man.svg , mapsize = , map_alt = Location of the Isle of Man in Europe , map ...

, Manx judge * Jazmine Hughes (born 1991), American writer *

Jed Hughes Jed Hughes is a former American football coach. Hughes worked as a graduate assistant for Stanford University football program from 1972 to 1973. In 1974, he joined Bo Schembechler's staff at the University of Michigan as a linebacker coach. H ...

, American football coach *

Jedd Hughes Jedd Hughes (born in Quorn, Australia) is an Australian singer, songwriter, session musician, and record producer. Early life Hughes grew up in Quorn, where he grew up listening to his father's country records. He won a local country music ...

(born 1982), Australian singer-songwriter * Jeff Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jefferson D. Hughes III Jefferson D. Hughes III (born January 9, 1952) is an American lawyer who has served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Louisiana since 2013. Early life and education Hughes graduated Denham Springs High School in 1970. He received a ...

, American judge *

Jeffrey W. Hughes Jeffrey William Hughes (born 1966) is a United States Navy Vice admiral (United States), vice admiral who served as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development of the United States Navy from 2021 to 2024. Early life Hughes wa ...

(born 1966), American naval admiral * Jerahl Hughes (born 1989), English footballer * Jerome M. Hughes (1929–2015), American politician *

Jerry Hughes Jerry Ray Hughes Jr. (born August 13, 1988) is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU, where he was twice recognized as a consensus All-American befor ...

(born 1988), American football player * Jesse Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Jim Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Joan Hughes (1918–1993), British pilot * Joanna Hughes (born 1977), Australian gymnast * Joe Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * John Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonathan Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Jordan Hughes (born 1984), Canadian soccer player * Joseph Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Josephine Brawley Hughes (1839–1926), American political advocate * Josh Hughes (born 1991), American soccer player * Joshua Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Josiah Charles Hughes (1843–1886), Canadian politician * Judge Hughes (1944–2013), American football player and coach * JuJu Hughes (born 1998), American football player * Jula Hughes, American academic administrator * Julia Pearl Hughes (1873–1950), American pharmacist * Justin Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Karen Hughes (born 1956), French-American diplomat * Kate Duval Hughes (1837–??), American author and inventor * Kath Hughes, Welsh actress and comedian * Katherine Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kathleen Hughes (born 1928), American actress * Kathleen Hughes (historian) (1926–1977), English historian * Kay Hughes (1914–1998), American actress * Keith Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kenmore Hughes (born 1970), Antiguan sprinter * Kenneth Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kent Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kerrie Hughes (born 1959), New Zealand fashion designer * Kevin Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kim Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kimberly Hughes, American biologist * Kirsten Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Kitanya Hughes (born 1982), Antiguan footballer * Kristen Hughes (born 1979), Australian netball player * Kyle Hughes (born 1989), British motorcycle speedway rider

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* Lane Hughes (born 1984), American actor * Langston Hughes (1902–1967), American poet *

Larry Hughes Larry Darnell Hughes Sr. (born January 23, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. Hughes played for eight different teams during his 14-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Hughes attended Saint Louis Un ...

(born 1979), American basketball player * Larry Hughes (politician) (1931–2000), American politician * Laura Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Lauren E. Hughes, Australian carcinologist * Laurie Hughes (1924–2011), English footballer * Lawrence Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * L. C. Hughes (1842–1915), American newspaper editor and lawyer *

Lee Hughes Lee Hughes (born 22 May 1976) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Stourport Swifts. A strong striker with excellent finishing abilities, Hughes represented the England semi-professional team once in 1996. ...

(born 1976), English footballer * Len Hughes (1899–1958), English footballer * Lena Hughes (1904–1998), American musician * Lena B. Smithers Hughes (1905–1987), American botanist * Leon Hughes (born 1932), American singer * LeRoy Hughes (1905–1991), American football and basketball coach * Leslie Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Liam Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Linda Hughes Linda Jean Hughes, (born September 27, 1950) is a Canadian newspaper publisher. She served as Chancellor of the University of Alberta from 2008 to 2012. Hughes was educated at the University of Victoria (1972 Honours BA). She worked for the ''E ...

(born 1950), Canadian newspaper publisher *

Lindsey Hughes Lindsey Hughes (4 May 1949 – 26 April 2007) was a British historian who studied seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Russia, especially the reign of Peter the Great. She wrote biographies of Peter and his predecessor Sophia Alekseyevna, as we ...

(1949–2007), British historian *

Lisabeth Tabor Hughes Lisabeth Tabor Hughes, (previously Lisabeth Hughes Abramson) (born October 1955) is an American lawyer who served as a justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court from 2007 to 2023. She is a former nominee to be a United States circuit judge of the Uni ...

(born 1955), American judge * Lloyd Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Lorna M. Hughes (born 1968), British professor * Louis R. Hughes (born 1949), American business executive * Luke Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Lynn Hughes (born 1941), American judge * Lynn Hughes (artist) (born 1951), Canadian artist

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Mackenzie Hughes Mackenzie Hughes (born November 23, 1990) is a Canadian professional golfer. Early life and amateur career Hughes was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He is a graduate of Kent State University. He won the 2011 and 2012 Canadian Amateur Championship. ...

(born 1990), Canadian golfer * Mal Hughes (bowls) (1932–2008), English lawn bowler *

Madison Hughes Madison John Hughes (born October 26, 1992) is a rugby union player who was the captain of the United States national rugby sevens team from 2014 until he stepped away from the team in late 2021. Hughes was named captain of the United States nati ...

(born 1992), American rugby sevens player * Malcolm Hughes (1920–1997), British artist * Malcolm K. Hughes, British climatologist * Mallie Hughes (1921–1995), Canadian ice hockey player * Margaret Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Marion Hughes (born 1968), Irish equestrian * Marjorie Hughes (born 1925), American singer * Mark Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Mary Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Mathew Hughes (1822–1882), English Victoria Cross recipient * Matt Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Maxi Hughes (born 1990), British boxer * Meaghan Hughes (born 1986), Canadian curler *

Medwin Hughes Medwin Hughes DL DPhil DPS FRSA FLSW is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and of the University of Wales. He was previously principal of Trinity University College, Carmarthen and Vice-Chancellor of the Univer ...

(born 1961), British academic administrator * Megan Hughes (born 1977), Welsh track cyclist * Meredydd Hughes (born 1958), British police officer * Merv Hughes (born 1961), Australian cricketer * Mervin Ray Hughes (born 1969), American serial killer * Michael Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Mickey Hughes (1866–1931), American baseball player * Miko Hughes (born 1986), American actor * Mildred Barry Hughes (1902–1995), American politician * Mimi Hughes, American swimmer * Miriam K. Hughes (born 1945), American ambassador * Moelwyn Hughes (1897–1955), Welsh lawyer and politician * Mollie Hughes (born 1990), British sports adventurer * Monica Hughes (1925–2003), English-Canadian author * Montori Hughes (born 1990), American football player * Morris N. Hughes Jr. (1945–2016), American ambassador * Myra Kathleen Hughes (1877–1918), Irish artist

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* Nancy Sanford Hughes (born 1943), American entrepreneur * Nate Hughes (born 1985), American football player * Nathan Hughes (born 1991), Fijian rugby league footballer *

Neal Hughes Neal Hughes (born July 2, 1980) is a former professional Canadian football player for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. Hughes, who is of Métis heritage, signed with the Riders as a free agent after completing his univ ...

(born 1980), Canadian football player * Ned Hughes (1881–1928), New Zealand rugby union footballer * Nerys Hughes (born 1941), Welsh actress * Neville Hughes (1945–2015), British actor * Nicholas Hughes (1962–2009), British biologist * Nicola Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Noel Hughes (1928–2011), Australian-English cricketer *

Norman Hughes Norman Hughes (born 30 September 1952) is an English former field hockey player. He won Bronze with the Great Britain squad at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He also won silver with the England squad at the 1986 Hockey World Cup in ...

(born 1952), English field hockey player

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* Obadiah Hughes (1695–1751), English minister * Oliver Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Omar Hughes (born 1982), Grenadian swimmer * Owain Arwel Hughes (born 1942), Welsh conductor * Owen Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Pádraig Hughes, Gaelic football referee * Pat Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Paterson Clarence Hughes Paterson Clarence Hughes, DFC (19 September 1917 – 7 September 1940) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF), he was credited with as many as seventeen aerial victories during the ...

(1917–1940), Australian fighter pilot * Patricia Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Patrick Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Paul Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Penny Hughes Penny Hughes CBE (born 1959) is a British businesswoman, and the chair of IQ Student Accommodation. She is the former chair of Aston Martin and The Gym Group. Early life Hughes was born in West Kirby, the youngest of three daughters in a mi ...

(born 1959), British businesswoman * Percy Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Peta Hughes (born 1987), Australian squash player *

Pete Hughes Pete Hughes (born January 11, 1968) is an American college baseball coach and head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats baseball team. Previously he served as the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners baseball and the Virginia Tech Hokies baseball team ...

(born 1968), American college baseball coach * Peter Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Philip Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Quentin Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Quinn Hughes (born 1999), American ice hockey player

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* Ross Hughes (born 1948), American politician * Randy Hughes (born 1953), American football player * Raymond Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Regina Olson Hughes (1895–1993), American illustrator * Reginald Hughes, rugby league player * Renne Hughes (1941–1991), American painter * Revella Hughes (1895–1987), American musician * Rex Hughes (1938–2016), American basketball coach * Rhetta Hughes (1939–2019), American singer * Rhodri Hughes (born 1993), Welsh rugby union footballer * Rhonda Hughes (born 1947), American mathematician *

Rhys Hughes Rhys Henry Hughes (born 1966, Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh fantasy writer and essayist. Career Born in Cardiff, Hughes has written in a variety of forms, from short stories to novels. His long novel ''Engelbrecht Again!'' is a sequel to Mauric ...

(born 1966), Welsh writer * Rian Hughes, British graphic designer * Richard Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * R. Kent Hughes (born 1942), American pastor * Robert Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Robin Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Rochford Hughes (1914–1996), British Air Force officer * Rod Hughes (born 1954), Australian rules footballer * Roddy Hughes (1891–1970), Welsh actor * Rodney Hughes (1925–2005), American politician * Roger Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Ron Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Ronan Hughes (born 1998), Scottish footballer * Rowland Hughes (1896–1957), American politician * Roy Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rupert Hughes Rupert Raleigh Hughes (January 31, 1872 – September 9, 1956) was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howa ...

(1872–1956), American novelist * Russell Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Ryan Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people

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Sacha Hughes Sacha Hughes (née Jones; born 8 November 1990) is the current New Zealand Fed Cup captain, appointed May 2019. She is a former professional New Zealand and Australian tennis player who competed as Sacha Jones. Her highest WTA singles ranking i ...

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Sali Hughes Sali Hughes (born 21 February 1975) is a Welsh journalist, writer and broadcaster. She is ''The Guardian''s resident beauty columnist. Early life and education Hughes was born on 21 February 1975 and grew up in Blackwood, Caerphilly. Her father w ...

(born 1975), Welsh journalist * Sam Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Samantha Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sandra Hughes Sandra Spaulding Hughes is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by ...

, American politician * Sara Hughes (born 1995), American beach volleyball player * Sara Hughes (artist) (born 1971), Canadian-New Zealand artist * Sarah Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Scarlett Hughes (born 2002), English cricketer * Scott Hughes (born 1952), American architect * Scottie Nell Hughes (born 1980), American journalist * Séamus Hughes (1952–2022), Irish politician * Seamus Hughes (trade unionist) (1881–1943), Irish trade unionist * Sean Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Selwyn Hughes (1928–2006), Welsh minister * Sergio Hughes (born 2004), West Indian footballer * Setareki Hughes (born 1995), Fijian footballer * Shara Hughes (born 1981), American painter * Shelby Hughes (1981–2014), American artist * Shirley Hughes (1927–2022), English author * Shona Powell Hughes (born 1991), Welsh rugby union footballer * Shorty Hughes (1922–2003), American football coach * Simon Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Solomon Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Sophie Hughes (born 1986), British translator * Spencer Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Spike Hughes (1908–1987), British musician * Stephen Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Stuart Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sunni Hughes Linda "Sunni" Hughes (born 9 June 1968) is an Australian former women's association football player. She participated in 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2000 Olympics The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad an ...

(born 1968), Australian footballer * Susan Hughes (born 1960), Canadian author

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* T. A. Hughes, American politician * Talbot Hughes (1869–1942), British painter * Tanya Hughes (born 1972), American high jumper * Ted Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *

Telly Hughes Telly Hughes is an American television sports personality and Big Ten Network host. Personal life A native of Cahokia, Illinois, Hughes lives in Milwaukee with his family and is a graduate of Illinois State University where he pitched for the base ...

(born 1978), American television personality * Terry Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Thea Stanley Hughes (1907–1990), Australian writer * Thomas Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people * Tim Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *Toby Hughes (born 1979), English cricketer *Todd Hughes (born 1963), American writer and film producer *Todd M. Hughes (born 1966), American attorney and judge *Tonda L. Hughes, American professor *Tony Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *Travis Hughes (born 1978), American baseball player *Trévon Hughes (born 1987), American basketball player *Trevor Hughes (1925–2017), British civil servant *Trystan Owain Hughes (born 1972), English theologian *Tyler Hughes (born 1993), Canadian soccer player *Tyrone Hughes (born 1970), American football player

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*Van Hughes (born 1960), American football player *Vern Hughes (baseball) (1893–1961), American baseball player *Vernon W. Hughes (1921–2003), American physicist *Victoria Hughes (1897–1978), British lavatory attendant *Vincent Hughes (born 1956), American politician

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*W. A. Hughes (1816–1892), British colonist *Warren Hughes (born 1969), English racing driver *Wendy Hughes (1952–2014), Australian actress *Wilf Hughes (1910–1984), Welsh cricketer *Wilfrid Kent Hughes (1895–1970), Australian army officer *William Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *Walter Hughes (disambiguation), multiple people *Wayne Hughes (footballer) (born 1958), Welsh footballer *Wayne Hughes (pastor), New Zealand minister *W. W. Hughes, American football coach

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*Zacari Hughes (born 1971), Australian footballer *Zharnel Hughes (born 1995), British sprinter

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