McWhorter

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Whorter, a personal name of uncertain origin.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix derives from Scottish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son of'. Whorter is an obscure personal name, possibly a variant of Houghter or derived from Old English elements.

About the McWhorter Surname

A Scottish patronymic surname with uncertain base etymology. The name has limited modern distribution despite some historical presence.

Distribution

Found primarily in Scotland with some emigration to North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the McWhorter Surname

Inez McWhorter