Linklater

Linklater Meaning & Origin

About Linklater
The surname Linklater is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Ljotketill," which means "ugly cauldron." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was associated with a cauldron or kettle, possibly a blacksmith or a person with a large cooking pot. Over time, the name evolved into Linklater, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the Orkney Islands of Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linklater: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linklater 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
LNKLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05240306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG K L EY2 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/linklater*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linklater in Braille

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

The name Linklater in braille

How to sign the name Linklater using Sign Language

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

The name Linklater in sign language

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