Linek

Linek Meaning & Origin

About Linek
The surname Linek is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Linus, which itself is derived from the Greek name Linos. The name Linos is associated with Greek mythology and is believed to mean "flax" or "linen." Over time, the surname Linek has become a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Linus. Today, individuals with the surname Linek can be found primarily in Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linek: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/linek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linek in Braille

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

The name Linek in braille

How to sign the name Linek using Sign Language

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

The name Linek in sign language

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