McArthur

McArthur is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Artuir or Mac Artair, meaning “son of Artuir/Arthur.” It is one of several Anglicized spellings of the name and is closely related to MacArthur. In Scottish history, the name is associated with the Clan MacArthur, a historic Highland clan.

From Scotland, bearers of the surname migrated to other parts of the British Isles and to North America, Australia, and beyond. Today, McArthur appears as a family name in many English-speaking countries and is also used for geographic locations in various regions.

Geographic names: Across several countries there are communities, villages, or geographic features named McArthur, reflecting the common practice of using surnames for place names.

Organizations and institutions: The name is used by various organizations and institutions, sometimes with variant spellings. A well-known related entity is the MacArthur Foundation, which uses the MacArthur spelling; this illustrates the shared linguistic origin of the name.

Notable bearers: Individuals with the surname McArthur have achieved prominence in fields such as politics, sports, science, and the arts, though the McArthur spelling is less widely represented at the international level than its MacArthur counterpart.

See also: MacArthur (disambiguation) for related spellings and uses.