Maccallum

Maccallum Meaning & Origin

About Maccallum
The surname Maccallum is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Coluim," meaning "son of Columba." Columba is a Latinized form of the Gaelic name "Columb," which translates to "dove." The name is associated with the early Christian missionary and saint, Saint Columba of Iona, who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Scotland. The surname Maccallum signifies a familial connection to someone who was either named Columba or had a strong association with the saint.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maccallum: 832
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28650
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maccallum 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
MKLM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M020405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AE1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/məˈkæləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maccallum in Braille

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

The name Maccallum in braille

How to sign the name Maccallum using Sign Language

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

The name Maccallum in sign language

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