Modock

Modock Meaning & Origin

About Modock
The surname Modock is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhadaidh," meaning "son of Madadh." Madadh is a Gaelic word that translates to "dog." Therefore, the surname Modock is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a dog, such as loyalty or agility. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Modock: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 D AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/modock*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Modock in Braille

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

The name Modock in braille

How to sign the name Modock using Sign Language

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

The name Modock in sign language

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