About Mohead
The surname Mohead is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Mhaoil," meaning "son of the servant of the tonsured one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who held this name. The term "tonsured one" refers to a person who has undergone the religious practice of shaving the head as a sign of devotion or religious commitment. The surname Mohead therefore signifies a familial connection to someone who served or was associated with a person of religious significance.
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The surname Mohead is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mohead based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mohead in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mohead using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.