There are
4206
Mccourts in the USA
Mccourt is the
7868th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mccourt

FrankMcCourt

Author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir Angela's Ashes, which chronicles his impoverished childhood in Ireland.

MalachyMcCourt

Actor, writer, and politician known for his memoir A Monk Swimming, which recounts his experiences as an immigrant in the United States.

AngelaMcCourt

Mother of Frank McCourt, whose hardships and resilience are depicted in his memoir Angela's Ashes.

MichaelMcCourt

Brother of Frank McCourt and an important character in his memoir Angela's Ashes.

AlbertMcCourt

Irish-American labor leader and activist involved in the labor movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Mccourt Genealogy

OriginsThe surname McCourt originated in Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe McCourt surname is associated with Irish heritage and is primarily found in Ireland and areas with Irish diaspora.
VariationsVariant spellings of the surname include McCourt, McCourtney, and McCord.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the McCourt surname occurred during various times and in different places. Many McCourt families emigrated from Ireland to the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries seeking better economic opportunities. They settled predominantly in cities with large Irish immigrant populations, such as Boston, New York, and Chicago. Some members of the McCourt family also migrated to other countries like Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom in search of a new life.