Mahaffy

Mahaffy Meaning & Origin

About Mahaffy
The surname Mahaffy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Dhuibhshíthe, meaning "son of the dark fairy." It is believed to have originated from a personal name given to someone associated with the supernatural or magical beings in Gaelic folklore. Over time, the name evolved into Mahaffy, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahaffy: 833
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,618
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahaffy 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
MHF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 HH AH0 F IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæhəfi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MHF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahaffy in Braille

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

The name Mahaffy in braille

How to sign the name Mahaffy using Sign Language

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

The name Mahaffy in sign language

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