About Mackenzie
The surname Mackenzie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Coinneach." Coinneach is a Gaelic personal name that translates to "handsome" or "fair one." The Mackenzie clan played a significant role in Scottish history and were known for their loyalty and military prowess. Today, the surname Mackenzie is common in Scotland and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and Scottish diaspora.
The surname Mackenzie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mackenzie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mackenzie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.