About Macall
The surname Macall is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacAulay," meaning "son of Aulay." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Aulay. The name Aulay itself is believed to have originated from the Old Norse name "Olaf," meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir of the ancestors." The Macall surname is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora communities.
The surname Macall is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macall 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 Macall is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Macall in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macall using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.