About Elvin
The surname Elvin is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the medieval given name "Elwin," which itself is a combination of the Old English elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend." Therefore, the surname Elvin can be interpreted to mean "elf friend" or "friend of the elves." It may have originally been a nickname given to someone who was believed to have a special connection or affinity with elves or was simply friendly and kind-hearted.
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The surname Elvin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elvin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Elvin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.