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 (art historian) (born 1945), British art historian and academic
  • Patrick McGrath (psychologist), Canadian psychologist
  • Sarah McGrath (born 1972), American philosopher
  • William Thomas McGrath, Canadian penologist

Artists and entertainers

Actors, directors, and screenwriters

  • Alethea McGrath, Australian actress
  • Bob McGrath (1932–2022), American actor, known for Sesame Street
  • Dan McGrath (died 2025), American screenwriter and director
  • Derek McGrath (born 1951), Canadian actor
  • Douglas McGrath (1958–2022), American screenwriter, director, and actor
  • Frances McGrath, American actress
  • Frank McGrath (1903–1967), American actor
  • Joseph McGrath (born 1930), Scottish film director
  • Judith McGrath (1947–2017), Australian actress
  • Katie McGrath (born 1983), Irish actress

Musicians

  • Eamon McGrath (born 1988), Canadian indie rock musician
  • Gunner McGrath (born 1978), American vocalist and guitarist
  • Mark McGrath (born 1968), American rock vocalist
  • Alex McGrath (born 1969), UK rock vocalist & actor

Writers and poets

  • Campbell McGrath (born 1962), American poet
  • Eamonn McGrath (1929-2008), Irish novelist
  • Harold MacGrath (1871–1932), American novelist and screenwriter
  • Patrick McGrath (novelist) (born 1950), British novelist
  • Seán mac Ruaidhrí Mac Craith (fl. 14th century), author of Caithréim Thoirdhealbhaigh
  • Thomas McGrath (poet) (1916–1990), American poet
  • Wendy McGrath, Canadian poet and novelist

Other artists and entertainers

  • James McGrath (artist) (born 1969), Australian artist and architect
  • Rory McGrath (born 1956), British comedian

Athletes

  • Andrew McGrath (born 1998), Australian rules footballer
  • Atle Lie McGrath (born 2000), Norwegian skier
  • Chase McGrath (born 1998), American football player
  • Craig McGrath (rugby union), former New Zealand rugby union player
  • Felix McGrath (born 1963), former American World Cup alpine skier
  • Glenn McGrath (born 1970), Australian former cricketer
  • Jamie McGrath (born 1996), Irish footballer
  • Jeremy McGrath (born 1971), American Motocross/Supercross champion
  • John McGrath (English footballer) (1938–1998), English footballer and football manager
  • Kyle McGrath (born 1992), American baseball player
  • Marion Mott-McGrath (born 1940), Australian chess player
  • Mick McGrath (footballer) (1936–2025), Irish footballer
  • Mick McGrath (athlete) (born 1947), Australian triple jumper
  • Mick McGrath (rugby union) (born 1991), Irish rugby player
  • Paul McGrath (footballer) (born 1959), Irish footballer
  • Robbie McGrath (born 1951), former Irish rugby union international
  • Sean McGrath (American football) (born 1987), American National Football League player
  • Tahlia McGrath (born 1995), Australian cricketer
  • Tim McGrath (born 1970), former Australian rules footballer

Businesspeople

  • Kevin McGrath (born 1963), British businessman
  • Tom McGrath (media executive) (born 1956), American media executive
  • William L. McGrath (1894–1975), American business executive

Clergy

  • Alister McGrath (born 1953), Anglican theologian
  • Desmond McGrath, Canadian politician and Catholic priest
  • Michael McGrath (bishop) (1882–1961), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff, Wales
  • Patrick Joseph McGrath (1945–2023), Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, California

Politicians

  • Amy McGrath, retired US Marine and politician
  • Charles McGrath (politician) (1872–1934), Australian politician
  • J. Howard McGrath (1903–1966), American politician
  • James McGrath (Australian politician) (born 1974), Australian senator
  • James McGrath (Canadian politician) (1932–2017), Canadian politician
  • Joseph McGrath (Irish politician) (1887–1966), Irish politician
  • Linda McGrath, American politician
  • Michael A. McGrath (1942–2021), American politician
  • Patrick McGrath (Irish politician) (died 1956), Irish politician
  • Paul McGrath (politician) (born 1948), Irish politician
  • Roy McGrath (1969–2023), American politician and fugitive
  • William McGrath (1916–1992), Northern Irish Loyalist and convicted paedophile

Others

  • Patrick McGrath (Irish republican) (1894–1940), a senior member of the Irish Republican Army
  • Rae McGrath (born 1947), British campaigner against landmines
  • Raymond McGrath (1903–1977), Australian architect

See also

  • Clan McGrath
  • Justice McGrath (disambiguation)

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