Linker

Linker Meaning & Origin

About Linker
The surname Linker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "link," meaning "left." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was left-handed or had some association with the left side. Over time, the surname Linker became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Linker can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linker: 2,927
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linker in Braille

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

The name Linker in braille

How to sign the name Linker using Sign Language

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

The name Linker in sign language

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