McCabe

McCabe is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of Gaelic patronymics, most commonly Mac Cába or Mac Catha, derived from a personal name and the Gaelic element mac meaning “son of.” As a result, the name originally indicated a person’s lineage, such as “son of Cába” or “descendant of Catha.” Variants include MacCabe and McCabe, with regional spelling and pronunciation differences across Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

Historically, McCabe has been associated with Ulster and nearby border regions, appearing in medieval and early modern records. Like many Irish names, it spread abroad through emigration in the 18th to 20th centuries, and today McCabe families are found in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and elsewhere.

Notable people: A number of individuals bearing the surname have achieved recognition in fields such as politics, sports, science, and the arts. The breadth of achievement reflects the wide dispersal of families carrying the name.

Other uses: The surname McCabe has appeared in place names and institutions, typically named after local individuals with the surname. In popular culture, McCabe may also be used for fictional characters or characters in literature, film, and television, reflecting the name’s broad presence in English-speaking societies.