Fling

Fling Meaning & Origin

About Fling
The surname Fling is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "flengja," meaning "to flog" or "to whip." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their swift or energetic movements, possibly resembling the action of a whip. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fling: 715
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,236
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/flɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fling in Braille

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

The name Fling in braille

How to sign the name Fling using Sign Language

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

The name Fling in sign language

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