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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The surname Mahaffy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Mahaffy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.