About Carthy
The surname Carthy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Carthaigh, meaning "son of Carthach." Carthach is a personal name that is believed to have originated from the word "carthach," which translates to "loving" or "beloved." The surname Carthy is most commonly associated with the southern region of Ireland, particularly County Cork, where the Mac Carthaigh clan held significant power and influence throughout history.
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The surname Carthy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carthy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Carthy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Carthy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Carthy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.