Margaret Menefee

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margaret Menefee — pearl
1.2 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margaret Menefee is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Margaret is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland. The surname Menefee: Christian Menefee (born 1988), American attorney and U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district Curt Menefee (born 1965), American sports announcer David Menefee, American writer Hawkins Menefee (1945–1974), American politician from Texas Jock Menefee (1868–1953), American baseball player Maynard Menefee (1907–1993), American politician from Iowa Richard Menefee (1809–1841), American politician from Kentucky Menefee Peak, mountain in Colorado, United States Menefee Formation, geological formation Menefee Shale, geological stratum Margaret is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Margaret reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Margaret

Meaning: pearl

Greek

From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.

Surname: Menefee

English

Christian Menefee (born 1988), American attorney and U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district Curt Menefee (born 1965), American sports announcer David Menefee, American writer Hawkins Menefee (1945–1974), American politician from Texas Jock Menefee (1868–1953), American baseball player Maynard Menefee (1907–1993), American politician from Iowa Richard Menefee (1809–1841), American politician from Kentucky Menefee Peak, mountain in Colorado, United States Menefee Formation, geological formation Menefee Shale, geological stratum

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Margaret is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Margaret by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Margaret has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Maggie
  • Peggy
  • Marge
  • Margherita
  • Marguerite
  • Greta

Notable People Named Margaret Menefee

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Margaret Menefee:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Margaret?
The first name Margaret originates from Greek. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.
When was Margaret most popular?
The name Margaret reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Menefee?
The surname Menefee originates from English. Christian Menefee (born 1988), American attorney and U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district Curt Menefee (born 1965), American sports announcer David Menefee, American writer Hawkins Menefee (1945–1974), American politician from Texas Jock Menefee (1868–1953), American baseball player Maynard Menefee (1907–1993), American politician from Iowa Richard Menefee (1809–1841), American politician from Kentucky Menefee Peak, mountain in Colorado, United States Menefee Formation, geological formation Menefee Shale, geological stratum
What are the origins of the name Margaret Menefee?
The name Margaret Menefee combines two different traditions: the first name Margaret has Greek roots, while the surname Menefee originates from English.
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