Glynn

Glynn Meaning & Origin

About Glynn
The surname Glynn is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," meaning "valley." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a valley. The name Glynn is common in Ireland, particularly in the western regions where valleys are abundant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glynn: 9,501
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
G
🔊 Soundex
G405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/glɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glynn in Braille

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

The name Glynn in braille

How to sign the name Glynn using Sign Language

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

The name Glynn in sign language

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