Mcgilvra

Mcgilvra Meaning & Origin

About Mcgilvra
The surname McGilvra is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Bhrath, meaning "son of the servant of judgment." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who was known for his role as a servant or follower of someone associated with judgment or justice. The name may have originated from a clan or family that held such a position in medieval Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgilvra: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgilvra 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

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MKLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M204160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G IH1 L V AH0 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/mcgilvra*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgilvra in Braille

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

The name Mcgilvra in braille

How to sign the name Mcgilvra using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgilvra in sign language

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