Mauldin

Mauldin Meaning & Origin

About Mauldin
The surname Mauldin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Amhalghaidh, meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." The name Amhalghaidh itself is believed to be derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr, meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir of all." Over time, the name Mac Amhalghaidh evolved into Mauldin, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scottish or Norse origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mauldin: 10,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,561
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mauldin 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
MLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AW1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaʊldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mauldin in Braille

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

The name Mauldin in braille

How to sign the name Mauldin using Sign Language

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

The name Mauldin in sign language

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