The word "McDivitt" is spelled phonetically as /məkˈdɪvɪt/. It is a common surname that originated from Ireland and Scotland. The "Mc" prefix means "son of" and "Divitt" is derived from the Gaelic "Dubh" which means "black". Therefore, McDivitt means "son of the black-haired one". It is important to note that the capitalization of the "D" in McDivitt is essential as it signifies the separation of the "son" prefix from the surname.