McGinty: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

There is no single McGinty family crest for all bearers; the honest first step is to find out which McGinty line, if any, bore arms.

Meaning of the name

McGinty began as an Irish family name. The usual explanation, from Elsdon Smith, is “the son of Fionnachta (fair snow)”.

Like many surnames, it grew out of a personal name. In the 2010 US Census, 6,084 Americans gave McGinty as their last name (rank 5,697).

Research your McGinty family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.