Mackay

Mackay Meaning & Origin

About Mackay
The surname Mackay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Aodha," meaning "son of Aodh." Aodh is a Gaelic personal name that translates to "fire" or "fiery." The name Mackay signifies a descendant of someone named Aodh, emphasizing their connection to the qualities associated with fire, such as passion, energy, and strength.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mackay: 9,886
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K EY1
🌐 IPA
/məˈkeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mackay in Braille

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

The name Mackay in braille

How to sign the name Mackay using Sign Language

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

The name Mackay in sign language

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