MacArthurs
MacArthurs is a surname of Scottish origin, a variant of MacArthur. It derives from the Gaelic Mac Artuir or Mac Artair, meaning “son of Artuir/Arthur.” The spelling MacArthurs is used both as a plural reference to people bearing the name and as an alternative form for individual bearers in some families. The name is associated with Clan MacArthur, a Scottish clan historically linked to the western Highlands and Islands.
In public life, the most widely known bearers are Arthur MacArthur Jr. (1835–1912) and his son Douglas
Institutions bearing the MacArthur name include the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a philanthropic