Arlin

Arlin Meaning & Origin

About Arlin
The surname Arlin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Pharthalain," meaning "son of Partholan." Partholan was a legendary figure in Irish mythology, believed to be one of the earliest settlers of Ireland. The surname Arlin signifies a connection to this ancient lineage and is often associated with individuals of Scottish or Irish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Arlin: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Ranking information for the surname Arlin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARLN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A6405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arlin in Braille

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

The name Arlin in braille

How to sign the name Arlin using Sign Language

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

The name Arlin in sign language

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