Linear

Linear Meaning & Origin

About Linear
The surname Linear is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "line," meaning a straight line or a boundary. It is likely that the surname Linear was originally used to describe someone who lived near a physical boundary or a straight line, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their straight and direct nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linear: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪniər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linear in Braille

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

The name Linear in braille

How to sign the name Linear using Sign Language

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

The name Linear in sign language

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