Find out how popular the last name McCarragher is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named McCarragher.

McCarragher, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the McCarragher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCarragher in America

McCarragher is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCarragher surname appeared 133 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname McCarragher.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCarragher to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name McCarragher

The surname McCarragher is of Irish origin, originating from the Gaelic language. It is believed to have first emerged in the 16th century, primarily in the northern counties of Ireland.

The name McCarragher is derived from the Gaelic words "Mac Arraghairt," which translates to "son of Arraghairt." Arraghairt was a personal name that gained popularity in medieval Ireland. The prefix "Mac" simply means "son of" in Gaelic.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the McCarragher surname can be found in the Fiants of the 16th and 17th centuries, which were records of official documents issued by the English administration in Ireland. The name was also found in the Hearth Money Rolls, which were tax records compiled in the late 17th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname McCarragher was Patrick McCarragher, who was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in the late 16th century. He was a landowner and farmer during a time of significant unrest in Ireland.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Donal McCarragher was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Derry. He played a role in the economic development of the region during that time.

During the 19th century, a man named Michael McCarragher became known for his involvement in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. He fought against the British forces and was later captured and imprisoned for his actions.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Mary McCarragher (1885-1968) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in Ireland. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for young women.

Another notable individual was John McCarragher (1910-1992), who was a renowned poet and writer from County Donegal. His works often explored themes of Irish identity and the struggles of rural life.

Over time, the McCarragher surname has spread beyond its Irish roots, with descendants now found in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCarragher

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname McCarragher.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for McCarragher was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of McCarragher has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name McCarragher was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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