Affleck

Affleck Meaning & Origin

About Affleck
The surname Affleck is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "affleck," meaning "oak meadow." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named Affleck. The name is predominantly found in Scotland and is associated with the region of Angus. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Aflleck, Afflect, and Afflick.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Affleck: 744
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Affleck based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFLK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A1402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 F L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈæflɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Affleck in Braille

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

The name Affleck in braille

How to sign the name Affleck using Sign Language

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

The name Affleck in sign language

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