A Scottish surname meaning 'son of Arthur'. Most famously associated with General Douglas MacArthur and the MacArthur Foundation.
From Scottish Gaelic Mac Artair, literally 'son of Arthur'. Arthur derives from Celtic roots meaning 'bear-man' or 'strong man'. The name spread from Scotland throughout the English-speaking world.
The MacArthur name carries both military legacy and intellectual prestige - from the controversial World War II general to the prestigious 'genius grants' awarded by the MacArthur Foundation. It's remarkable how one surname can embody both warrior tradition and scholarly achievement.
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