Moncrief

Moncrief Meaning & Origin

About Moncrief
The surname Moncrief is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Gaelic name "Mac Gille Chriost," meaning "son of the servant of Christ." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who held the name. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, resulting in the modern form Moncrief. The name is associated with the Clan Moncreiffe, which has a long history in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moncrief: 4,665
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moncrief 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
MNKRF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M052601
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N K R IY0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘nkrif/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MNKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moncrief in Braille

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

The name Moncrief in braille

How to sign the name Moncrief using Sign Language

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

The name Moncrief in sign language

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