Moncrieff

Moncrieff Meaning & Origin

About Moncrieff
The surname Moncrieff is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Gaelic name "Monadh Croibhe," meaning "hill of the sacred bough." It is believed to have originated from a place name in Scotland, possibly referring to a location where sacred trees or branches were found. Over time, the name evolved into Moncrieff, and individuals with this surname are often associated with Scottish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moncrieff: 300
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,964
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M052601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N K R IY0 F EH2 K
🌐 IPA
/moncrieff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moncrieff in Braille

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

The name Moncrieff in braille

How to sign the name Moncrieff using Sign Language

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

The name Moncrieff in sign language

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