Linscomb

Linscomb Meaning & Origin

About Linscomb
The surname Linscomb is of English origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "lin," which refers to a flax plant or linen, and "comb," which means a valley or hollow. Therefore, the name Linscomb likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived in or near a valley where flax was grown or processed. Over time, the surname has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linscomb: 449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linscomb 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
LNSKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L052051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N S K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪnskəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNSKMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linscomb in Braille

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

The name Linscomb in braille

How to sign the name Linscomb using Sign Language

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

The name Linscomb in sign language

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