About Mc
The name "Mc" is a prefix commonly found in Irish and Scottish surnames, derived from the Gaelic word "mac" meaning "son of." It signifies a patronymic lineage, indicating that the individual is the son of a particular male ancestor. The "Mc" prefix is often followed by the ancestor's given name, such as in the surname McDonald (son of Donald) or McLeod (son of Leod). It is a way to identify and trace family connections within these cultures.
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Most individuals with the name Mc are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Mc in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mc using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.