McGrath


McGrath or MacGrath derives from the Irish surname Mac Craith and is occasionally noted with a space: e.g. Izzy Mc Grath. In Ireland, it is pronounced "Mack Grah" "Mick Grah" or "Ma Grah". In Australia and New Zealand it is pronounced "MuhGrah".
Notable people with the surname include:

Academics

  • Elizabeth McGrath , British art historian and academic
  • Patrick McGrath, Canadian psychologist
  • Sarah McGrath, American philosopher
  • William Thomas McGrath, Canadian penologist

    Artists and entertainers

Actors, directors, and screenwriters

  • Alethea McGrath, Australian actress
  • Bob McGrath, American actor, known for Sesame Street
  • Dan McGrath , American screenwriter and director
  • Derek McGrath, Canadian actor
  • Douglas McGrath, American screenwriter, director, and actor
  • Frances McGrath, American actress
  • Frank McGrath, American actor
  • Joseph McGrath, Scottish film director
  • Judith McGrath, Australian actress
  • Katie McGrath, Irish actress

    Musicians

  • Eamon McGrath, Canadian indie rock musician
  • Gunner McGrath, American vocalist and guitarist
  • Mark McGrath, American rock vocalist
  • Alex McGrath, UK rock vocalist & actor

    Writers and poets

  • Campbell McGrath, American poet
  • Eamonn McGrath, Irish novelist
  • Harold MacGrath, American novelist and screenwriter
  • Patrick McGrath , British novelist
  • Seán mac Ruaidhrí Mac Craith, author of Caithréim Thoirdhealbhaigh
  • Thomas McGrath , American poet
  • Wendy McGrath, Canadian poet and novelist

    Other artists and entertainers

  • James McGrath , Australian artist and architect
  • Rory McGrath, British comedian

    Athletes

  • Andrew McGrath, Australian rules footballer
  • Atle Lie McGrath, Norwegian skier
  • Chase McGrath, American football player
  • Craig McGrath, former New Zealand rugby union player
  • Felix McGrath, former American World Cup alpine skier
  • Glenn McGrath, Australian former cricketer
  • Jamie McGrath, Irish footballer
  • Jeremy McGrath, American Motocross/Supercross champion
  • John McGrath , English footballer and football manager
  • Kyle McGrath, American baseball player
  • Marion Mott-McGrath, Australian chess player
  • Mick McGrath , Irish footballer
  • Mick McGrath , Australian triple jumper
  • Mick McGrath , Irish rugby player
  • Paul McGrath , Irish footballer
  • Robbie McGrath, former Irish rugby union international
  • Sean McGrath , American National Football League player
  • Tahlia McGrath, Australian cricketer
  • Tim McGrath, former Australian rules footballer

    Businesspeople

  • Kevin McGrath, British businessman
  • Tom McGrath , American media executive
  • William L. McGrath, American business executive

    Clergy

  • Alister McGrath, Anglican theologian
  • Desmond McGrath, Canadian politician and Catholic priest
  • Michael McGrath , Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff, Wales
  • Patrick Joseph McGrath, Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, California

    Politicians

  • Amy McGrath, retired US Marine and politician
  • Charles McGrath , Australian politician
  • J. Howard McGrath, American politician
  • James McGrath , Australian senator
  • James McGrath , Canadian politician
  • Joseph McGrath , Irish politician
  • Linda McGrath, American politician
  • Michael A. McGrath, American politician
  • Patrick McGrath , Irish politician
  • Paul McGrath , Irish politician
  • Roy McGrath, American politician and fugitive
  • William McGrath, Northern Irish Loyalist and convicted paedophile

    Others

  • Patrick McGrath , a senior member of the Irish Republican Army
  • Rae McGrath, British campaigner against landmines
  • Raymond McGrath, Australian architect