Linsay

Linsay Meaning & Origin

About Linsay
The surname Linsay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Lindesig," meaning "island-dweller." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on an island. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Lindsay and Lindsey. The surname Linsay is relatively common in Scotland and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and colonization.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linsay: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linsay 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
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N S EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪnseɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linsay in Braille

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

The name Linsay in braille

How to sign the name Linsay using Sign Language

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

The name Linsay in sign language

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