MCCARTE

Also recorded as Mc Carte, Mccarte

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McCarte

McCarte is a British surname with origins rooted in the ancient Gaelic culture of Scotland and Ireland. The name is of patronymic origins, derived from the given name 'Mac Cárthaigh', meaning 'son of Cárthach'. The prefix 'Mac' is Gaelic for 'son of', indicating family lineage.

The McCarte surname is historically associated with the ancient Irish ruling families of Munster. The McCarte clan was prominent in County Cork, where they held significant power and influence. Over time, members of the McCarte family spread throughout Ireland and later to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Notable individuals bearing the surname McCarte have made various contributions to British and Irish history, culture, and society. The name has diverse spellings and variations, including McCarthy, MacCarthy, and Macarte, reflective of the evolution and migration of the family over the centuries.

Today, individuals with the surname McCarte can be found across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and in diaspora communities around the world. The name continues to carry a sense of pride in its Gaelic heritage and a connection to a rich and storied past.

There are approximately 128 people named McCarte in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McCarte.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anthony
Barry
Bernard
Brian
Gerard
James
John
Patrick
Paul
Philip
Ronald
Stewart
Thomas

Female

Aldona
Anne
Danielle
Donna
Elizabeth
Fiona
Jane
Joanne
Louise
Mary
Maureen
Michelle

Similar and related surnames

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