About Mcalpine
The surname McAlpine is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacAilpein," meaning "son of Alpin." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Alpin. The name Alpin itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "ailpein," meaning "white," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a personal attribute. The surname McAlpine is relatively common in Scotland and is associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the Scottish Highlands.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcalpine 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 Mcalpine is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mcalpine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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