McCanty
McCanty is a surname found predominantly in English-speaking countries, where it functions as a patronymic form with the prefix Mc- meaning "son of." The second element, Canty, is a separate personal name or nickname that has become part of the family name over time. The form reflects common patterns of Gaelic-derived surnames that were anglicized in the post-medieval period.
Origins and variants: McCanty is related to the Canty surname and several spelling variants. Related forms
Geographic distribution and history: In North America, the surname appears in immigration-era records consistent with Irish
Notable people and references: There are no widely documented figures or major encyclopedia articles using the