The correct spelling of "mciver" is actually "MacIver", which is pronounced as /məˈkaɪvər/. The word derives from Gaelic and means "son of Iver", with "mac" meaning "son of" and "Iver" being a personal name. The capitalization of the letter "I" in "Mac" is a common convention in Scottish surnames. It is important to use the correct spelling, as misspelling it can obscure the origin and meaning of the name.