Mcalpin

Mcalpin Meaning & Origin

About Mcalpin
The surname McAlpin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Ailpein, meaning "son of Alpin." It is believed to have originated from the ancient Pictish kingdom of Alba, which later became Scotland. The name Alpin is thought to have been a personal name, possibly derived from the Gaelic word "ailpein," meaning "white." The surname McAlpin is associated with the historical figure Kenneth MacAlpin, who is considered the first king of Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcalpin: 3,071
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10466
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcalpin 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
MKLPN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M204105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AE1 L P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/məˈkælpən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcalpin in Braille

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

The name Mcalpin in braille

How to sign the name Mcalpin using Sign Language

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

The name Mcalpin in sign language

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