Macmaster

Macmaster Meaning & Origin

About Macmaster
The surname Macmaster is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac a' Mhàistir," meaning "son of the master." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who was the son of a master or teacher, indicating a familial connection to a person of authority or expertise. Over time, the name Macmaster has evolved and been anglicized, but its historical meaning remains rooted in the idea of a paternal relationship to a respected figure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macmaster: 831
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28679
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macmaster 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
MKMSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02502306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K M AE1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/məkˈmæstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKMSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macmaster in Braille

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

The name Macmaster in braille

How to sign the name Macmaster using Sign Language

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

The name Macmaster in sign language

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