McCarron is a surname of Irish origin, with the Gaelic form Mac Carrghamhna. It is derived from the personal name Carrghamhna, which means “warrior”. The name is primarily found in the counties of Donegal and Tyrone in Ireland. In the United States, it is most commonly found in the northeastern states. Notable people with the surname include football player A. J. McCarron and musician Cathal McCarron. The McCarron family motto is “In Fide et in Bello Fortis”, which translates to “Brave in both faith and war”.
