Linfoot

Linfoot Meaning & Origin

About Linfoot
The surname Linfoot is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "lin," meaning flax or linen, and "fot," meaning foot. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with flax or linen, such as a linen weaver or a seller of linen goods. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Linfoot can be found in various parts of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linfoot: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linfoot 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

📇 Metaphone
LNFT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N F UH2 T
🌐 IPA
/linfoot*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L513

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linfoot in Braille

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

The name Linfoot in braille

How to sign the name Linfoot using Sign Language

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

The name Linfoot in sign language

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