About Linney
The surname Linney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lin" which means "flax" or "linen." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with flax, such as a linen weaver or a linen merchant. The name Linney signifies a person's association with the linen trade in medieval England.
The surname Linney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linney 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 Linney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Linney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Linney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.