MCCARTAN
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Cartan, Mccartan
McCartan
McCartan is a surname of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name "Mac Artáin." The name is a patronymic one, indicating "son of Artán." The McCartan surname is most commonly found in Northern Ireland and parts of the Republic of Ireland.
The McCartan family has historically been associated with County Down in Northern Ireland, where they have held lands and played significant roles in local communities. The name has ancient roots, with connections to the ruling families of medieval Ireland.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the McCartan surname have been involved in various sectors, including agriculture, politics, and education. Some notable McCartans have achieved distinction in their respective fields and have made contributions to the cultural and social fabric of Ireland.
Today, the McCartan surname continues to be passed down through generations, with descendants of the original bearers residing not only in Ireland but also in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Irish diaspora populations.
The heritage and legacy of the McCartan name serve as a reminder of the rich history and traditions of the Irish people, reflecting the enduring pride and resilience of the Gaelic heritage.
Typical given names associated with the McCartan surname
Male
- Brian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Sean
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sinead
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
- Macartan
- Macartain
- Macarton
- Maccarter
- Maccrudden
- Maccurtain
- Mcartany
- Mcartin
- Mcarton
- Mccarlan
- Mccarran
- Mccart
- Mccartain
- Mccarte
- Mccarten
- Mccarteney
- Mccarter
- Mccartey
- Mccarth
- Mccartha
- Mccarthy
- Mccartie
- Mccartin
- Mccartly
- Mccartney
- Mccartny
- Mccarton
- Mccarty
- Mccoart
- Mccort
- Mccourt
- Mccreddan
- Mccreddin
- Mccreton
- Mccretton
- Mccrewden
- Mccroddan
- Mccrodden
- Mccrudden
- Mccruden
- Mccurtain
- Mccurtin
- Mccurton
- Mcgordon
- Mcgrattan
- Mckeurtan
- Mcrudden
- Megretton
- Muckarton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 560 people named McCartan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named McCartan.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named McCartan
- Ryan McCartan - Algerian television actor, actor and film actor
- Shay McCartan - Football player
- Patrick McCartan - Irish republican and politician (1878 to 1963)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.