About Macaulay
The surname Macaulay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacAmhlaibh," meaning "son of Amhlaibh." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Amhlaibh. The name Amhlaibh itself is a Gaelic form of the Old Norse name "Óláfr," which means "ancestor's descendant" or "descendant of the ancestor." The Macaulay surname is associated with the Clan MacAulay, which was prominent in the Scottish Highlands.
The surname Macaulay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macaulay 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 Macaulay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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