About Macintosh
The surname Macintosh is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Toisich," meaning "son of the chief" or "son of the leader." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a prominent or influential individual within a clan or community. The Macintosh clan has a long history in Scotland and is associated with the region of Inverness. Over time, variations of the surname, such as McIntosh or MacKintosh, have also emerged.
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The surname Macintosh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macintosh 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 Macintosh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Macintosh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macintosh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.