Linden

Linden Meaning & Origin

About Linden
The surname Linden is of German origin and is derived from the word "Linde," meaning "lime tree" in German. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a lime tree or in a place with many lime trees. The lime tree is known for its beauty and was often associated with peace and protection, making the surname Linden symbolic of these qualities.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linden: 6,276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,534
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L05305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙͺndΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linden in Braille

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

The name Linden in braille

How to sign the name Linden using Sign Language

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

The name Linden in sign language

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