Linnear

Linnear Meaning & Origin

About Linnear
The surname Linnear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lin" meaning "flax" or "linen." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with flax or linen, such as spinners or weavers. The name Linnear signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their involvement in the textile industry.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linnear: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/linnear*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linnear in Braille

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

The name Linnear in braille

How to sign the name Linnear using Sign Language

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

The name Linnear in sign language

Numerology