Mcvaney

Mcvaney Meaning & Origin

About Mcvaney
The surname Mcvaney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Dhuibhshíthe, meaning "son of the dark fairy." It is believed to have originated from a personal name referring to a mythical or supernatural being. The name Mcvaney suggests a connection to folklore and the supernatural, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcvaney: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcvaney 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
MKFN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M21050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K V AE1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/mcvaney*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcvaney in Braille

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

The name Mcvaney in braille

How to sign the name Mcvaney using Sign Language

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

The name Mcvaney in sign language

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