The surname Hughes is of patronymic origin meaning son of, or descendant of Hugh. The personal name Hugh is of Germanic origin meaning "heart mind." The first recorded reference to the name Hughes is in the 11th Century where the name is recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. Hughes is the 83rd most common surname in the United States.   

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