Irvin

Irvin Meaning & Origin

About Irvin
The surname Irvin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Iomhar," meaning "world ruler" or "archer." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Iomhar. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Irvin, and variations such as Irvine and Irving also emerged. The surname Irvin suggests a heritage linked to leadership, power, and skill in archery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Irvin: 21,263
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARFN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I6105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈərvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irvin in Braille

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

The name Irvin in braille

How to sign the name Irvin using Sign Language

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

The name Irvin in sign language

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