Macnaught

Macnaught Meaning & Origin

About Macnaught
The surname Macnaught is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Neachdainn," meaning "son of Neachdainn." Neachdainn is a personal name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have Celtic roots. The Macnaughts were likely a sept or clan associated with the larger Clan Macdonald in Scotland. Over time, variations of the surname, such as MacNaughton or MacNachtan, have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Macnaught can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Scottish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macnaught: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macnaught 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
MKNKT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAG
🔊 Soundex
M0250203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K N AO1 T
🌐 IPA
/macnaught*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKNKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macnaught in Braille

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

The name Macnaught in braille

How to sign the name Macnaught using Sign Language

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

The name Macnaught in sign language

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