Maccabee

Maccabee Meaning & Origin

About Maccabee
The surname Maccabee is derived from the Hebrew word "makkabi," meaning "hammer." It is associated with the Maccabees, a Jewish priestly family who led a successful rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The Maccabees are known for their military prowess and their dedication to preserving Jewish traditions and religious freedom. As a surname, Maccabee often signifies a descendant or supporter of the Maccabees, or someone who embodies their spirit of resistance and resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maccabee: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKP
🗽 NYSIIS
MN
🔊 Soundex
M02010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K AH0 B IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈmækəˌbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maccabee in Braille

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

The name Maccabee in braille

How to sign the name Maccabee using Sign Language

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

The name Maccabee in sign language

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