McGinty

McGinty is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of several Gaelic patronymics that begin with Mac or O, used to indicate lineage. Etymologically, these names typically translate to "son of" or "descendant of" a particular personal name.

The surname is found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, reflecting patterns of migration from Ireland over the centuries.

In historical records, McGinty appears in various counties and communities in Ireland, though distribution varies by era and source. Like many Irish surnames, it has been carried into multiple countries and integrated into local naming conventions.

Notable people with the surname have been active in fields such as politics, sports, academia, and the arts. The name also features in literature and folklore as a distinctly Irish-sounding surname.

See also: McGinty is sometimes included in surname studies and genealogical resources, and may be encountered in fictional works as a character name.