Coin

Coin Meaning & Origin

About Coin
The surname Coin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "coin" meaning "wedge" or "corner." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a wedge-shaped piece of land or a corner. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive or prominent nose, resembling a wedge or corner. Over time, the surname Coin has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Coyne or Coen.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coin: 653
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,618
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OY1 N
🌐 IPA
/kɔɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coin in Braille

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

The name Coin in braille

How to sign the name Coin using Sign Language

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

The name Coin in sign language

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