Mcdew

Mcdew Meaning & Origin

About Mcdew
The surname McDew is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Duibh, meaning "son of the black/dark one." The prefix "Mac" signifies "son of," while "Duibh" refers to the color black or dark. This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcdew: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcdew 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
MKT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K D UW1
🌐 IPA
/mcdew*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKT', 'MKTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcdew in Braille

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

The name Mcdew in braille

How to sign the name Mcdew using Sign Language

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

The name Mcdew in sign language

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