Line

Line Meaning & Origin

About Line
The surname Line is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or a distinctive line, derived from the Old English word "lin" meaning "boundary" or "flax." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone with a straight or linear physical appearance or someone who was precise or methodical in their actions. The surname Line may also have originated as a variant spelling of the surname Lyon, derived from the Old French word "lion" meaning "lion," indicating a person with lion-like qualities such as bravery or strength.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Line: 3,231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,983
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/laΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Line in Braille

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

The name Line in braille

How to sign the name Line using Sign Language

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

The name Line in sign language

Numerology