Mcwethy

Mcwethy Meaning & Origin

About Mcwethy
The surname Mcwethy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Uaidh, meaning "son of Uaidh." The name Uaidh is believed to be a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "uadh," which means "fire." The surname Mcwethy is therefore associated with someone whose ancestor was known as the son of Uaidh, possibly indicating a connection to fire or a fiery temperament.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcwethy: 476
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcwethy 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
MK0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M2030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K W EH1 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/məkˈwɛθi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK0', 'MKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcwethy in Braille

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

The name Mcwethy in braille

How to sign the name Mcwethy using Sign Language

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

The name Mcwethy in sign language

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