Glinski

Glinski Meaning & Origin

About Glinski
The surname Glinski is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "glin," meaning clay or mud. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near clay or mud, or possibly referred to someone with a clay-like complexion. The surname Glinski is relatively common in Poland and is associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glinski: 1,328
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,116
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNSK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G40520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IH1 N S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈglɪnski/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glinski in Braille

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

The name Glinski in braille

How to sign the name Glinski using Sign Language

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

The name Glinski in sign language

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