McGary is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Austin McGary (1846–1928), American sheriff and evangelist Ethel McGary (1907–1975), American freestyle swimmer Hugh McGary (1744–1806), Irish-American pioneer and slave owner Hugh McGary Jr., American city founder Kaleb McGary (born 1995), American football player Mitch McGary (born 1992), American basketball player See also McGary, Indiana McGary Islands