Macgregor

Macgregor Meaning & Origin

About Macgregor
The surname Macgregor is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Griogair," meaning "son of Griogar." The name Griogar is a Gaelic form of the name Gregory, which is derived from the Latin name Gregorius, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The Macgregor clan is one of the oldest and most prominent Scottish clans, known for their fierce and independent nature. The name Macgregor signifies a proud lineage and a connection to Scottish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macgregor: 5,161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,565
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0260206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/məˈgrɛgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macgregor in Braille

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

The name Macgregor in braille

How to sign the name Macgregor using Sign Language

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

The name Macgregor in sign language

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