About Macnair
The surname Macnair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Oighre, meaning "son of the heir." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was considered the heir or successor to a chief or landowner. The name Macnair signifies a familial connection to a prominent individual within a clan or community.
The surname Macnair is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macnair 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 Macnair is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Macnair in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macnair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.