Mcmahel

Mcmahel Meaning & Origin

About Mcmahel
The surname Mcmahel 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 Mcmahel has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as MacMahan or McMahon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcmahel: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcmahel 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
MKMHL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M2504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K M AE1 HH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/mcmahel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKMHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcmahel in Braille

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

The name Mcmahel in braille

How to sign the name Mcmahel using Sign Language

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

The name Mcmahel in sign language

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