How Do You Spell MCMICKEN?

Pronunciation: [məkmˈɪkən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McMicken" can be puzzling to some. The pronunciation of this surname is /məkˈmɪkən/ - "muhk-MIH-kuhn." The "Mc" is a prefix in Gaelic surnames and means "son of," while "Micken" is believed to be a variation of the name "Mackenzie." The double "c" is typical of this particular name variation, as well as the capitalized "M." Overall, the spelling of "McMicken" is a matter of tradition and familial history.