Liken

Liken Meaning & Origin

About Liken
The surname Liken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "liken," meaning "to please" or "to satisfy." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was agreeable or pleasant in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Liken can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Liken: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺkΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liken in Braille

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

The name Liken in braille

How to sign the name Liken using Sign Language

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

The name Liken in sign language

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