Meharry

Meharry Meaning & Origin

About Meharry
The surname Meharry is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Mhuraich, meaning "son of the servant of St. Mura." The name is associated with the Clan MacMurray and is predominantly found in the region of Galloway in southwestern Scotland. The Meharry surname has variations in spelling, including McHarry and MacMurray, and is often associated with individuals of Scottish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meharry: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meharry 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MHR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY2 HH AE1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˌmeΙͺˈhΓ¦ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meharry in Braille

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

The name Meharry in braille

How to sign the name Meharry using Sign Language

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

The name Meharry in sign language

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