Mcgath

Mcgath Meaning & Origin

About Mcgath
The surname McGath is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gaoith, meaning "son of the wind." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was swift or had a free-spirited nature. The name may also have been associated with individuals who lived in a windy or exposed area. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, including McGaugh, McGough, and McGaff.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgath: 462
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgath 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
MK0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M2030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G AE1 TH
🌐 IPA
/məˈgæθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK0', 'MKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgath in Braille

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

The name Mcgath in braille

How to sign the name Mcgath using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgath in sign language

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