Mechanic

Mechanic Meaning & Origin

About Mechanic
The surname Mechanic is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "mekenen," meaning "to make" or "to construct." It was originally used to denote someone who worked as a mechanic or a skilled craftsman, particularly in the field of machinery or mechanical devices. The surname Mechanic signifies a person's ancestral connection to the profession of a mechanic, highlighting their expertise in building or repairing mechanical objects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mechanic: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mechanic based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mechanic is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MXNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AE1 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/mɪˈkænɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MXNK', 'MKNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mechanic in Braille

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

The name Mechanic in braille

How to sign the name Mechanic using Sign Language

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

The name Mechanic in sign language

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