There are
608
Mcgourtys in the USA
Mcgourty is the
36736th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcgourty

SeanMcGourty

Sean McGourty is a journalist and author from Northern Ireland, known for his work in Irish politics and history.

FrancesMcGourty

Frances McGourty is a Northern Irish actress, known for her role in the television series 'The Fall' and 'Derry Girls.'

MichaelMcGourty

Michael McGourty is an American politician and businessman, serving as the Mayor of Millburn, New Jersey.

JamesMcGourty

James McGourty is a Scottish footballer, known for his time playing for Celtic and the Scotland national team.

EileenMcGourty

Eileen McGourty is an Australian artist and sculptor, known for her abstract and figurative works.

BridgetMcGourty

Bridget McGourty is an Irish musician and fiddle player, known for her traditional Irish music performances.

PatrickMcGourty

Patrick McGourty is a Canadian swimmer and Olympic medalist, winning a bronze medal in the 200-meter butterfly event.

SarahMcGourty

Sarah McGourty is a British scientist and researcher, specializing in renewable energy technologies.

DanielMcGourty

Daniel McGourty is an American entrepreneur and founder of a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley.

KathyMcGourty

Kathy McGourty is an American journalist and news anchor, currently working for a major television network.

Mcgourty Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'McGourty' is of Irish origin and is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'MacGofraidh', meaning 'son of Gofraidh'. It is primarily found in the northern part of Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'McGourty' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in counties Donegal and Tyrone. It is also found in smaller numbers in other English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'McGourty' include 'McGarty' and 'McGirty'.
Migration and ImmigrationIrish migration to other countries, particularly during the Great Famine and subsequent periods of economic hardship, led to the spread of the surname 'McGourty' to places like the United States and Australia.