Lineman

Lineman Meaning & Origin

About Lineman
The surname Lineman is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Lindemann," meaning "lime tree man." It was originally given to someone who lived near or worked with lime trees. The lime tree was highly valued for its wood and was often used in construction and for making tools. Over time, the surname Lineman may have also been adopted by individuals who worked as linemen, referring to those who install and maintain electrical power and telephone lines.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lineman: 378
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 N M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺnmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L555

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lineman in Braille

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

The name Lineman in braille

How to sign the name Lineman using Sign Language

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

The name Lineman in sign language

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