McCafferty (surname) explained

McCafferty is a surname of Irish/Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Eachmharcaigh, meaning "son of Eachmharcach". Notable people with the surname include:

• Archie McCafferty, Scottish-born Australian serial killer
• Bill McCafferty (1882–1929), Scottish footballer
• Christine McCafferty (born 1945), English politician
• Dan McCafferty (1946–2022), Scottish singer
• Don McCafferty (1921–1974), American footballer and coach
• Ian McCafferty (born 1944), Scottish athlete
• Ian McCafferty (born 1956), British economist
• Jack McCafferty (1914–1999), Australian businessman
• Jane McCafferty, American writer
• John McCafferty, British scientist
• John Edgar McCafferty (1920-1980), American Catholic bishop
• Megan McCafferty (born 1973), American writer
• Neil McCafferty (born 1984), Northern Irish footballer
• Nell McCafferty (1944–2024), Irish journalist and playwright
• Owen McCafferty (born 1961), Northern Irish playwright