Belkin

Belkin Meaning & Origin

About Belkin
The surname Belkin is of Russian origin and is derived from the Russian word "belka," meaning "squirrel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had squirrel-like characteristics or behavior, such as being agile, quick, or having a fondness for climbing. The surname Belkin is relatively common among Russian and Jewish populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Belkin: 870
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Belkin 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 Belkin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 L K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛlkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Belkin in Braille

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

The name Belkin in braille

How to sign the name Belkin using Sign Language

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

The name Belkin in sign language

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