Group Administrator:
Keith McCarthy - Email:
kmcc55@yahoo.com
Project Surnames
MacArthy, MacCarthy, McCarter, McCarthy, McCarty
Project Background
McCarthy/MacCarthy is one of the most common surnames in Ireland today and is very prevalent throughout Counties Cork and Kerry. McCarthys now reside in many countries throughout the world as well.
In October 2002, the McCarthy Surname Study was started through Family Tree DNA, Inc. (FTDNA) of Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
The McCarthy Surname Study will attempt through Y-DNA analysis to compare individuals with surnames common to the McCarthy clan for similarities and differences. These surnames include but are not limited to the following:
McCarthy, MacCarthy, Macarthy, McCarty, and McCarter.