Conklin

Conklin Meaning & Origin

About Conklin
The surname Conklin is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "Kolnklindt," meaning "from the hillside." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived near or on a hillside. The name has variations such as Conkling and Conklyn, and it is primarily found in the United States, particularly in New York and New Jersey, where Dutch settlers had a significant presence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Conklin: 23,846
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,501
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.08

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C052405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 NG K L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑŋklɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Conklin in Braille

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

The name Conklin in braille

How to sign the name Conklin using Sign Language

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

The name Conklin in sign language

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