Maverick

Maverick Meaning & Origin

About Maverick
The surname Maverick is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "maveure" or "maveric," meaning an unbranded calf or a stray animal. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was independent, nonconformist, or unconventional. Over time, the name Maverick has come to symbolize a free-spirited individual who is unafraid to challenge the norms and forge their own path.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maverick: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MFRK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M010602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 V ER0 IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈmævərɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MFRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maverick in Braille

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

The name Maverick in braille

How to sign the name Maverick using Sign Language

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

The name Maverick in sign language

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