Mahon

Mahon Meaning & Origin

About Mahon
The surname Mahon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mathghamhna," meaning "son of Mathghamhain." Mathghamhain is a personal name that is believed to have originated from the word "math," meaning "bear." Therefore, the surname Mahon is associated with a person whose ancestors were known for their bear-like qualities, such as strength, courage, or fierceness.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahon: 9,441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3749
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahon 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 Mahon is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MHN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/meΙͺΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahon in Braille

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

The name Mahon in braille

How to sign the name Mahon using Sign Language

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

The name Mahon in sign language

Numerology