Bucklin

Bucklin Meaning & Origin

About Bucklin
The surname Bucklin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bucca" meaning "male deer" and the suffix "-lin" indicating a diminutive or small size. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bucklin can be interpreted as "little buck" or "small male deer." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a buck, such as agility or strength. The surname Bucklin is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bucklin: 1,638
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,283
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 K L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəklɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bucklin in Braille

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

The name Bucklin in braille

How to sign the name Bucklin using Sign Language

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

The name Bucklin in sign language

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