Macleod

Macleod Meaning & Origin

About Macleod
The surname Macleod is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Leòid," meaning "son of Leod." Leod was a legendary figure in Scottish history and is believed to have been the progenitor of the Clan Macleod. The name Macleod is associated with the Isle of Skye and has a rich history and heritage in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macleod: 7,886
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macleod 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
MKLT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K L AW1 D
🌐 IPA
/məˈklaʊd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macleod in Braille

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

The name Macleod in braille

How to sign the name Macleod using Sign Language

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

The name Macleod in sign language

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