There are
539
Mccatherns in the USA
Mccathern is the
40554th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mccathern

JoeMcCarthy

Joe McCarthy was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957. He is known for his anti-communist investigations and hearings, which came to be known as McCarthyism.

KevinMcCarthy

Kevin McCarthy is an American politician who has served as the House Minority Leader since 2019. He has represented California's 23rd congressional district since 2007.

CathyMcMorris

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district since 2005. She is the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress.

CormacMcCarthy

Cormac McCarthy is an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter known for his works such as 'The Road' and 'No Country for Old Men.' He has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

AndrewMcCarthy

Andrew McCarthy is an American actor, director, and travel writer. He is known for his roles in films such as 'Pretty in Pink' and 'St. Elmo's Fire.'

MelissaMcCarthy

Melissa McCarthy is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and fashion designer. She is known for her roles in movies such as 'Bridesmaids' and 'Spy,' and her portrayal of Molly Flynn on the sitcom 'Mike & Molly.'

DerekMcCarthy

Derek McCarthy is an Irish professional golfer who has played on various international tours. He represented Ireland at the 2009 Walker Cup and has achieved success on the European Challenge Tour.

CharlieMcCarthy

Charlie McCarthy was a ventriloquist dummy character created and performed by American ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Charlie McCarthy became a popular and influential comedic figure during the 1930s and 1940s.

N.C.Wyeth

N.C. Wyeth was an American artist and illustrator known for his illustrations of classic literature and adventure stories. He is the father of renowned artist Andrew Wyeth and the grandfather of artist Jamie Wyeth.

LouisMcCarthy

Louis McCarthy was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Kilkenny senior team. He won multiple All-Ireland medals and was regarded as one of the best hurlers of his era.

Mccathern Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'McCathern' is of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname 'Mac Cathmhaoil,' meaning 'son of Cathmhaoil.' The name 'Cathmhaoil' is derived from the elements 'cath,' meaning 'battle,' and 'maol,' meaning 'bald' or 'tonsured.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'McCathern' is primarily concentrated in the United States, particularly in states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. There are also smaller populations of individuals with this surname in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'McCathern' include 'MacCarthy,' 'MacCathmhaoil,' 'Carthy,' 'MacCarthairn,' 'Cart(h)y,' 'McCahern,' 'MacCahern,' 'McCarrann,' and 'MacCarrann.'
Migration and ImmigrationIndividuals with the surname 'McCathern' likely immigrated to the United States from Ireland during the 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking economic opportunities and escaping the Great Famine. Some may have also settled in other English-speaking countries.