Maclay

Maclay Meaning & Origin

About Maclay
The surname Maclay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Lathaich," meaning "son of Lathaich." The name Lathaich is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "lath," meaning "a half," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was small or of short stature. Over time, the name evolved into Maclay, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to the Scottish Highlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maclay: 314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,524
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K L EY1
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆkleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maclay in Braille

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

The name Maclay in braille

How to sign the name Maclay using Sign Language

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

The name Maclay in sign language

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