Maccarthy

Maccarthy Meaning & Origin

About Maccarthy
The surname Maccarthy 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 Maccarthy 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 Maccarthy can be found worldwide, particularly in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maccarthy: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maccarthy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 R TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/məˈkɑrθi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR0', 'MKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maccarthy in Braille

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

The name Maccarthy in braille

How to sign the name Maccarthy using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Maccarthy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maccarthy in sign language

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