McCafferty (surname)

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 (born 1944), Irish journalist and playwright
 * Owen McCafferty (born 1961), Northern Irish playwright