Mckelvy

Mckelvy Meaning & Origin

About Mckelvy
The surname McKelvy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Bhuí, meaning "son of the fair-haired servant." The name likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was known for his fair hair and occupation as a servant. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including McKelvey and MacIlvain. Today, individuals with the surname McKelvy can be found primarily in Scotland and its diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mckelvy: 1,407
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,266
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mckelvy 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
MKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M20410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K AH0 L V IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈmækəlˌvi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mckelvy in Braille

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

The name Mckelvy in braille

How to sign the name Mckelvy using Sign Language

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

The name Mckelvy in sign language

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