Falkin

Falkin Meaning & Origin

About Falkin
The surname Falkin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "falach," meaning "hidden" or "concealed." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was secretive or elusive in nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled at hiding or concealing things, or perhaps to those who were known for their mysterious or enigmatic personality traits. Over time, the surname Falkin has evolved and been anglicized to its current form.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Falkin: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/falkin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Falkin in Braille

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

The name Falkin in braille

How to sign the name Falkin using Sign Language

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

The name Falkin in sign language

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