Flynt
Flynt Meaning & Origin
About Flynt
The surname Flynt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "flint," which refers to a type of hard, sedimentary rock. As a surname, Flynt likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent flint rock or worked with flint, such as a flint cutter or a flint worker. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a hard or unyielding personality.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Flynt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Flynt: 2,457
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 12,597
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.83
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flynt 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Flynt in Braille
Here's how to represent Flynt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Flynt using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Flynt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
