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. Notable beaers of the surname Hughes include The English Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, born Edward James Hughes. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1984 and held the office until his death. Ted was born in Mytholmyrod, Yorkshire in the north of England on August 17th 1930. He died at the age of 68 on October 18th 1998.

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