Macmillian

Macmillian Meaning & Origin

About Macmillian
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 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 has evolved and become associated with various notable individuals and families.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macmillian: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macmillian 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
MKMLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0250405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K M IH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/macmillian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKMLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macmillian in Braille

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

The name Macmillian in braille

How to sign the name Macmillian using Sign Language

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

The name Macmillian in sign language

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