McGaw is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alfred McGaw (1900–1984), English cricketer and British Army officer Charles A. McGaw, American politician Foster G. McGaw (1897–1986), American philanthropist Jack McGaw, Canadian journalist Leland McGaw (born 1927), Canadian politician Mark McGaw, Australian rugby league player Patrick McGaw (born 1967), American actor Ray McGaw (1937–2001), Australian rules footballer Samuel McGaw (1838–1878), Scottish Victoria Cross recipient Walt McGaw (1899–?), American footballer Wes McGaw (1951–1981), Australian rules footballer See also Gaw (surname)