Moncrieffe

Moncrieffe Meaning & Origin

About Moncrieffe
The surname Moncrieffe 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 Moncrieffe and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Moncrieffe can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and its diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moncrieffe: 597
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,341
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0526010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N K R IY0 F EH2 K
🌐 IPA
/moncrieffe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moncrieffe in Braille

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

The name Moncrieffe in braille

How to sign the name Moncrieffe using Sign Language

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

The name Moncrieffe in sign language

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