About Lankin
The surname Lankin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlanc," meaning "lank" or "slender." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was tall, thin, or had a lean physique. The name Lankin may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a lanky or gaunt appearance.
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The surname Lankin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lankin 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 Lankin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lankin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lankin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.