Mcarthy

Mcarthy Meaning & Origin

About Mcarthy
The surname McCarthy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Cárthaigh, meaning "son of Cárthach." Cárthach is a personal name that is believed to have originated from the word "cath," meaning "battle." The McCarthy clan was a prominent and powerful family in Ireland, particularly in the province of Munster. They were known for their military prowess and leadership, and their name has become synonymous with strength and bravery. Today, the surname McCarthy is still common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcarthy: 426
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,365
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcarthy 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 Mcarthy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M20630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 R TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/mcarthy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR0', 'MKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcarthy in Braille

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

The name Mcarthy in braille

How to sign the name Mcarthy using Sign Language

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

The name Mcarthy in sign language

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