Macalinao

Macalinao Meaning & Origin

About Macalinao
The surname Macalinao is of Filipino origin and is derived from the combination of the prefix "Mac" meaning "son of" and the Spanish word "alinao" which means "to illuminate" or "to enlighten." Therefore, the surname Macalinao can be interpreted to mean "son of the enlightened" or "son of the one who illuminates." It is a surname that may have been given to individuals or families who were known for their wisdom, knowledge, or enlightenment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Macalinao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Macalinao: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macalinao based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Macalinao is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AE2 L IY0 N IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/macalinao*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macalinao in Braille

Here's how to represent Macalinao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Macalinao in braille

How to sign the name Macalinao using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Macalinao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Macalinao in sign language

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