Mcgaskey

Mcgaskey Meaning & Origin

About Mcgaskey
The surname Mcgaskey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gaisgich, meaning "son of the champion" or "son of the warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was known for his bravery or skill in battle. The name likely originated as a nickname or epithet for someone who displayed these qualities, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgaskey: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgaskey 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
MKSK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G AE1 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/mcgaskey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgaskey in Braille

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

The name Mcgaskey in braille

How to sign the name Mcgaskey using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgaskey in sign language

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