Macfarlane

Macfarlane Meaning & Origin

About Macfarlane
The surname Macfarlane is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Pharlain," meaning "son of Parlan." Parlan is a diminutive form of the Gaelic name "Partholon," which is believed to have been a personal name of ancient Celtic origin. The Macfarlane clan was historically associated with the region of Argyll in Scotland and played a significant role in Scottish history. Today, individuals with the surname Macfarlane can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macfarlane: 4,605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,243
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macfarlane 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
MKFRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M021064050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K F AA1 R L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/məkˈfɑrlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKFRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macfarlane in Braille

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

The name Macfarlane in braille

How to sign the name Macfarlane using Sign Language

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

The name Macfarlane in sign language

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