About Alphin
The surname Alphin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Ælfwine, which means "elf friend." The name was a combination of the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend." Over time, Ælfwine evolved into various forms, including Alphin. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Alphin can be interpreted as "friend of the elves."
The surname Alphin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alphin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Alphin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alphin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.