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Where Does the McGary Surname Come From?

People called McGary share their surname's story with McGarry, its better-known spelling. Its meaning, shared with McGarry, is β€œThe son of Fearadhach (manly)”.

  • According to the 2010 US Census, the McGary surname had 3,154 bearers.
  • McGary drops the β€œr” of McGarry, a shortening that clerks often made.
  • Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

McGary coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the McGarry surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete McGary report, with a museum-style coat of arms.