Mcreavy

Mcreavy Meaning & Origin

About Mcreavy
The surname Mcreavy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Riabhaigh, meaning "son of Riabhach." The Gaelic word "riabhach" translates to "brindled" or "speckled," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have had a physical characteristic such as freckles or a mottled complexion. Over time, the name evolved into its current form, Mcreavy, and has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcreavy: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcreavy 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
MKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M26010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K R EY1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/mcreavy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcreavy in Braille

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

The name Mcreavy in braille

How to sign the name Mcreavy using Sign Language

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

The name Mcreavy in sign language

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