About Macalister
The surname Macalister is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Alasdair, meaning "son of Alasdair." Alasdair is the Scottish form of the name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." The Macalister surname is associated with the Clan MacAlister, a Scottish clan that originated in the western Highlands of Scotland.
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The surname Macalister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macalister based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Macalister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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