Meckley

Meckley Meaning & Origin

About Meckley
The surname Meckley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mecke," meaning "midge" or "gnat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or had a slight build. Over time, the name Meckley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meckley: 1,323
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,165
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meckley 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 Meckley is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 K L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›kli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meckley in Braille

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

The name Meckley in braille

How to sign the name Meckley using Sign Language

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

The name Meckley in sign language

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