Macmillan

Macmillan Meaning & Origin

About Macmillan
The surname Macmillan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacMhaolain," meaning "son of the tonsured one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive tonsure, which was a shaved patch on the crown of the head, typically worn by monks or clergy in medieval times. Over time, the surname Macmillan became associated with a prominent Scottish clan and has since spread as a surname among their descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macmillan: 5,688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,041
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.93

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKMLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0250405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K M IH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/məkˈmɪlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKMLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macmillan in Braille

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

The name Macmillan in braille

How to sign the name Macmillan using Sign Language

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

The name Macmillan in sign language

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