Lins

Lins Meaning & Origin

About Lins
The surname Lins is of German origin and is derived from the given name Linus, which itself has Greek roots. Linus is believed to have been a common name in ancient Greece, and it means "flax" or "linen." Over time, the surname Lins has been passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to someone named Linus or their association with the flax or linen industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lins: 921
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,492
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/lɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lins in Braille

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

The name Lins in braille

How to sign the name Lins using Sign Language

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

The name Lins in sign language

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