Flink

Flink Meaning & Origin

About Flink
The surname Flink is of Dutch and German origin. It is derived from the Middle Low German word "flink," meaning "nimble" or "quick." As a surname, Flink likely originated as a nickname for someone who was agile or swift in their movements. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Flink can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flink: 1,064
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flink in Braille

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

The name Flink in braille

How to sign the name Flink using Sign Language

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

The name Flink in sign language

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