Mcgauley

Mcgauley Meaning & Origin

About Mcgauley
The surname Mcgauley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Amhalghaidh, meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." The name Amhalghaidh itself is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "amalghaidh," which translates to "battle valor." Therefore, the surname Mcgauley is likely to have originated as a patronymic name for someone whose ancestor was known for their bravery or prowess in battle.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgauley: 610
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgauley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M2040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G AO1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆgΙ”li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgauley in Braille

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

The name Mcgauley in braille

How to sign the name Mcgauley using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgauley in sign language

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