Handlen

Handlen Meaning & Origin

About Handlen
The surname Handlen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "handlian," meaning "to handle" or "to touch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a skillful or dexterous touch, or who worked with their hands in some capacity. The name may have been given to craftsmen, artisans, or individuals involved in manual labor. Over time, the surname Handlen has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handlen: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Handlen 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

📇 Metaphone
HNTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H053405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/handlen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handlen in Braille

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

The name Handlen in braille

How to sign the name Handlen using Sign Language

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

The name Handlen in sign language

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