Mcgrew

Mcgrew Meaning & Origin

About Mcgrew
The surname McGrew is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Riabhaich, meaning "son of the brindled lad." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a freckled or spotted complexion. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname McGrew can be found primarily in Scotland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcgrew: 9,354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,786
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgrew 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
MKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M260
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G R UW1
🌐 IPA
/məˈgru/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR', 'MKRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgrew in Braille

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

The name Mcgrew in braille

How to sign the name Mcgrew using Sign Language

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

The name Mcgrew in sign language

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