Machain

Machain Meaning & Origin

About Machain
The surname Machain is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Mac Catháin," meaning "son of Cathán." The name Cathán is a personal name derived from the word "cath," which means "battle." Therefore, the surname Machain signifies a descendant of someone named Cathán, suggesting a connection to a warrior or someone associated with battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Machain: 465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 CH EY2 N
🌐 IPA
/məˌʧeɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Machain in Braille

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

The name Machain in braille

How to sign the name Machain using Sign Language

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

The name Machain in sign language

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