Leinen

Leinen Meaning & Origin

About Leinen
The surname Leinen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leine," meaning "linen." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or produced linen fabric. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a flax field or a linen market. Overall, the surname Leinen is associated with the linen industry and its various aspects.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leinen: 984
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺnΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leinen in Braille

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

The name Leinen in braille

How to sign the name Leinen using Sign Language

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

The name Leinen in sign language

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