Meikle

Meikle Meaning & Origin

About Meikle
The surname Meikle is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "mikil" or "meikle," meaning "great" or "large." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was physically large or had a great personality. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent geographical feature or a large settlement. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Mickle, Micklethwaite, and Micklewright.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meikle: 1,752
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,420
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meikle 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
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmikəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meikle in Braille

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

The name Meikle in braille

How to sign the name Meikle using Sign Language

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

The name Meikle in sign language

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