Flinchum

Flinchum Meaning & Origin

About Flinchum
The surname Flinchum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "flincan," meaning "to flinch" or "to startle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was easily startled or jumpy. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Flinchum can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the state of North Carolina.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flinchum: 1,663
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,072
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flinchum 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
FLNXM
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F405205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IH1 N K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈflɪnkəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLNXM', 'FLNKM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flinchum in Braille

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

The name Flinchum in braille

How to sign the name Flinchum using Sign Language

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

The name Flinchum in sign language

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