Mccarthey

Mccarthey Meaning & Origin

About Mccarthey
The surname McCarthy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Carthaigh, meaning "son of Carthach." Carthach was a personal name derived from the word "carth" which means "loving" or "beloved." The McCarthy clan was a prominent and powerful family in Ireland, particularly in the province of Munster. They were known for their leadership and influence in politics and warfare throughout Irish history. 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 Mccarthey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mccarthey: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mccarthey 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
M20630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 R TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/mccarthey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR0', 'MKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mccarthey in Braille

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

The name Mccarthey in braille

How to sign the name Mccarthey using Sign Language

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

The name Mccarthey in sign language

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