Mcmahan

Mcmahan Meaning & Origin

About Mcmahan
The surname McMahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Mathghamhna, meaning "son of Mathghamhain." Mathghamhain is a personal name derived from the elements "math," meaning "bear," and "gamhan," meaning "calf." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities or characteristics. Over time, the surname McMahan has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, including McMahon and MacMahon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcmahan: 14,368
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcmahan 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
MKMHN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M2505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K M EY1 HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™kˈmeΙͺhΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKMHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcmahan in Braille

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

The name Mcmahan in braille

How to sign the name Mcmahan using Sign Language

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

The name Mcmahan in sign language

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