About Macarthy
The surname Macarthy 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 "carth" meaning "loving." The Macarthy surname is associated with the ancient Irish dynasty of the same name, which held significant power and influence in Munster, Ireland. Today, individuals with the surname Macarthy can be found worldwide, particularly in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora communities.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macarthy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Macarthy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macarthy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.