Limb

Limb Meaning & Origin

About Limb
The surname Limb is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lim," meaning "limb" or "branch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic or occupation related to limbs or branches, such as a tree surgeon or someone with long limbs. Over time, the surname Limb became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limb: 627
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,812
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMP
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/lɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limb in Braille

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

The name Limb in braille

How to sign the name Limb using Sign Language

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

The name Limb in sign language

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