Mcgregor

Mcgregor Meaning & Origin

About Mcgregor
The surname McGregor is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGrioghair," meaning "son of Gregor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a man named Gregor. The name Gregor itself is derived from the Greek name "Gregorios," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The McGregor surname is associated with the Clan Gregor, a Highland Scottish clan known for their resilience and fierce independence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgregor: 15,614
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgregor 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 Mcgregor is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M260206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/məˈgrɛgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgregor in Braille

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

The name Mcgregor in braille

How to sign the name Mcgregor using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgregor in sign language

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