Macarthy

Macarthy Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Macarthy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Macarthy: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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.

Ranking information for the surname Macarthy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K ER0 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/macarthy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR0', 'MKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macarthy in Braille

Here's how to represent Macarthy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Macarthy in braille

How to sign the name Macarthy using Sign Language

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.

The name Macarthy in sign language

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