Mccollam

Mccollam Meaning & Origin

About Mccollam
The surname McCollam is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacColuim, meaning "son of Columba." Columba is a Latinized form of the Gaelic name Colm, which means "dove." The name McCollam is associated with the ancient Celtic saint St. Columba, who was a prominent figure in early Christianity and known for his missionary work. The surname McCollam signifies a familial connection to this revered saint and reflects a heritage rooted in Scottish history and culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mccollam: 708
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32485
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mccollam 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
MKLM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M20405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/məˈkɑləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mccollam in Braille

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

The name Mccollam in braille

How to sign the name Mccollam using Sign Language

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

The name Mccollam in sign language

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