Alwin

Alwin Meaning & Origin

About Alwin
The surname Alwin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ælfwine," which means "elf friend" or "friend of the elves." The name was composed of the elements "ælf," meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," and "wine," meaning "friend" or "protector." It was a popular given name during the Middle Ages and eventually became a hereditary surname. The name Alwin suggests a connection to the supernatural or a friendly and protective nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alwin: 510
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alwin 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
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈælwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alwin in Braille

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

The name Alwin in braille

How to sign the name Alwin using Sign Language

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

The name Alwin in sign language

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