McCarthy

Meaning

Descendant of Carthach, meaning loving or affectionate.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Mac Carthaigh, from the personal name Carthach. The surname is associated with County Cork and County Kerry.

About the McCarthy Surname

McCarthy is a prominent Munster surname with medieval roots in County Cork and County Kerry. The name is associated with a powerful family that held significant lands and influence in southwest Ireland.

Distribution

Concentrated in Munster, particularly in County Cork and County Kerry.

People with the McCarthy Surname