Handlin

Handlin Meaning & Origin

About Handlin
The surname Handlin 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 worked with their hands or had skillful hands. The name Handlin may have been given to craftsmen, artisans, or individuals involved in manual labor. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handlin: 631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HNTLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H053405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΓ¦ndlΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handlin in Braille

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

The name Handlin in braille

How to sign the name Handlin using Sign Language

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

The name Handlin in sign language

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