The Origin and History of the Surname McCarty

McCarty is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Cárthaigh, which means "son of Cárthach." Cárthach is a personal name that is derived from the word "cárthach," which means "generous" or "hospitable."

In Ireland, the McCarty name is most commonly found in the province of Munster, particularly in County Cork and County Kerry. It is also found in other parts of Ireland, as well as in Scotland and England, where Irish immigrants took the name with them.

There are many notable people with the surname McCarty, including:

* Paul McCartney, a British musician and member of the Beatles
* John McCarty, an American jazz guitarist
* Tim McCarty, an American actor
* William McCarty, an American politician

The name McCarty is also sometimes spelled as MacCarty or McCartie.