Mcgathey

Mcgathey Meaning & Origin

About Mcgathey
The surname McGathey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gaoithe, 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 given to individuals who lived in a windy area or had a connection to the element of wind.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgathey: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgathey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mcgathey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M2030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G AE1 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/mcgathey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK0', 'MKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgathey in Braille

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

The name Mcgathey in braille

How to sign the name Mcgathey using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgathey in sign language

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