MCCARTE

Recorded variant spellings include Mc Carte, Mccarte

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.

Typical given names associated with the McCarte 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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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.

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