Metcalfe

Metcalfe Meaning & Origin

About Metcalfe
The surname Metcalfe is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "mæð" meaning "meadow" and the Old English word "celf" meaning "calf." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name were from a place called Metcalfe, which likely referred to a meadow where calves were kept. Over time, the surname Metcalfe has become widespread and is now found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Metcalfe: 4,725
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,086
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Metcalfe 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
MTKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0320410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 T K AH0 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛtkəlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Metcalfe in Braille

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

The name Metcalfe in braille

How to sign the name Metcalfe using Sign Language

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

The name Metcalfe in sign language

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