About Linn
The surname Linn is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "linne," meaning "pool" or "waterfall." As a surname, Linn likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pool or waterfall. It could also have been a locational name for someone from a place named Linn. Overall, the surname Linn is associated with a geographical feature related to water.
The surname Linn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linn 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 Linn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Linn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Linn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.