Lunch Box McCarthy Irish Surname And Shield

Colour: Stainless Adorable and durable, our metal lunch box is perfect for those in love with the classic style. Customise the front and back with images, text and designs for a fabulously fun lunch time for your kids or yourself! Put your name on the empty banner above the shield and it is surely yours! Dimensions: 6.75” l x 8.625” w x 3.75” h Weight: 12 oz. Made of durable and food safe tin plate Food contact safe interior material Customise front only or both front and back Choice of 6 base colours Collapsible black plastic handles CPSIA complaint This product is suitable for ages 5+ The surname McCarthy originates from the Irish Gaelic Mac Cárthaigh, meaning "son of Cárthach," a traditional personal name translated as "loving" or "kind". It is one of Ireland's most prominent historical family names, tied to the powerful Munster kings and rulers of Desmond, with a heavy concentration still found in County Cork. Origin and History Clann Roots: The name stems from Cárthach, a 11th-century Eóganacht Chaisil king Kingdom of Desmond: The clan ruled vast areas across modern-day Cork and Kerry for centuries. Major Branches: Historical subgroups included the MacCarthy Mór (great) of Kerry and the MacCarthy Riabhach (brindled) of West Cork. Distribution and Variants Geographic Spread: About 60% of people with the surname in Ireland still trace their roots to County Cork. Global Diaspora: Due to historic emigration, large populations with the McCarthy name live in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Common Variants: Alternative spellings include MacCarthy, McCarty, Carthy, and Carty.