Mainland

Mainland Meaning & Origin

About Mainland
The surname Mainland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "meginland," meaning "mainland" or "main country." It is believed to have been used to distinguish individuals who hailed from the mainland of Scotland, as opposed to the surrounding islands. Over time, the surname Mainland has become associated with families who have ancestral ties to the Scottish mainland.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mainland: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MNLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M054053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 N L AE2 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺnˌlΓ¦nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MNLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M545

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mainland in Braille

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

The name Mainland in braille

How to sign the name Mainland using Sign Language

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

The name Mainland in sign language

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