Macnab

Macnab Meaning & Origin

About Macnab
The surname Macnab is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Aba, meaning "son of the abbot." It is believed to have originated from a hereditary abbot of the monastery of St. Fillan in Perthshire, Scotland. The Macnab clan played a significant role in Scottish history and were known for their bravery and loyalty. Today, individuals with the surname Macnab can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macnab: 418
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,106
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macnab 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
MKNP
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K N AE1 B
🌐 IPA
/məkˈnæb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKNP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macnab in Braille

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

The name Macnab in braille

How to sign the name Macnab using Sign Language

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

The name Macnab in sign language

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