Maclagan

Maclagan Meaning & Origin

About Maclagan
The surname Maclagan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacLagan," meaning "son of Lagán." Lagán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "lag," which translates to "hollow" or "low-lying ground." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near or in a hollow or low-lying area. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maclagan: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maclagan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKLKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0240205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K L AE1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/maclagan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maclagan in Braille

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

The name Maclagan in braille

How to sign the name Maclagan using Sign Language

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

The name Maclagan in sign language

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