Clinch

Clinch Meaning & Origin

About Clinch
The surname Clinch is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "clench," meaning "to grasp tightly," and may have been a nickname for someone with a strong grip or a tenacious personality. Another possibility is that it originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a bend or curve in a river, as "clinch" can also mean a bend or a corner. Overall, the surname Clinch likely has associations with strength, determination, or a geographical feature.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clinch: 971
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KLNX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C40520
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 N CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/klษชnสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNX', 'KLNK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clinch in Braille

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

The name Clinch in braille

How to sign the name Clinch using Sign Language

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

The name Clinch in sign language

Numerology