About Mawhirter
The surname Mawhirter is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Fhithich, meaning "son of the raven." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Fhithich. The raven is often associated with wisdom and intelligence in Celtic mythology, and the surname Mawhirter may have been given to individuals who displayed these qualities or had a connection to ravens in some way.
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The surname Mawhirter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mawhirter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mawhirter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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