Mc

Mc Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mc are female.

Mc Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MN
🔊 Soundex
M200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛmˈsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mc in Braille

Here's how to represent Mc in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mc in braille

How to Spell the Name Mc in American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

The name Mc in sign language

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