Mcvay

Mcvay Meaning & Origin

About Mcvay
The surname McVay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Dhuibhshíthe, meaning "son of the dark fairy." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name suggests a connection to folklore and mythology, possibly indicating a family with a mystical or magical association.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcvay: 8,086
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,398
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcvay 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
MKF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M210
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K V EY1
🌐 IPA
/məkˈveɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcvay in Braille

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

The name Mcvay in braille

How to sign the name Mcvay using Sign Language

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

The name Mcvay in sign language

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