Lines
Lines Meaning & Origin
About Lines
The surname Lines is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or a line of demarcation, derived from the Middle English word "line" meaning "boundary" or "line." Alternatively, it could be a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of linen, derived from the Middle English word "lin" meaning "flax" or "linen." Lastly, it could also be a patronymic surname derived from the given name Line, a short form of the name Lionel, which itself comes from the Old French name Léonel, meaning "young lion."
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lines is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lines: 3,472
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 9368
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.18
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lines based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lines in Braille
Here's how to represent Lines in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lines using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lines using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
