Maschal

Maschal Meaning & Origin

About Maschal
The surname Maschal is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "masgach" meaning "clumsy" or "awkward." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being clumsy or uncoordinated. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maschal: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MXL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/maschal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maschal in Braille

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

The name Maschal in braille

How to sign the name Maschal using Sign Language

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

The name Maschal in sign language

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