Mcwhirter

Mcwhirter Meaning & Origin

About Mcwhirter
The surname Mcwhirter is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Chruiteir, meaning "son of the harpist." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals whose profession involved playing the harp. The name Mcwhirter signifies a familial connection to a harpist ancestor and is often associated with a musical heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mcwhirter: 2,846
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcwhirter 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
MKRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M206306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K W ER1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/məkˈwərtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcwhirter in Braille

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

The name Mcwhirter in braille

How to sign the name Mcwhirter using Sign Language

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

The name Mcwhirter in sign language

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