Mcauley

Mcauley Meaning & Origin

About Mcauley
The surname McAuley is of Irish 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 Irish word "amalghaidh," which translates to "battle-worthiness" or "valor." Therefore, the surname McAuley is associated with bravery or a warrior-like quality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcauley: 4,186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,906
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcauley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M2040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AO1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆkΙ”li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcauley in Braille

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

The name Mcauley in braille

How to sign the name Mcauley using Sign Language

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

The name Mcauley in sign language

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