Esplin

Esplin Meaning & Origin

About Esplin
The surname Esplin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Easbaig," meaning "bishop." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority within the church or had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the name Esplin evolved and became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Esplin can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Esplin: 1,102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23153
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Esplin 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
ASPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E21405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 S P L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛsplɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Esplin in Braille

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

The name Esplin in braille

How to sign the name Esplin using Sign Language

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

The name Esplin in sign language

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