Macer

Macer Meaning & Origin

About Macer
The surname Macer is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "macer," meaning "to waste away" or "to become thin." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was thin or emaciated in appearance. The surname Macer may have also been used as a derogatory term for someone who was weak or feeble. Over time, the name Macer has evolved and can be found in various spellings, such as Maser or Masser.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macer: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macer 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 Macer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/macer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macer in Braille

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

The name Macer in braille

How to sign the name Macer using Sign Language

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

The name Macer in sign language

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