Linsey

Linsey Meaning & Origin

About Linsey
The surname Linsey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Lindsey, which refers to several locations in England and Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree," and "ey," meaning "island" or "low-lying land." Therefore, the surname Linsey likely signifies someone who lived near or was associated with a lime tree island or low-lying land.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linsey: 1,095
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪnzi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linsey in Braille

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

The name Linsey in braille

How to sign the name Linsey using Sign Language

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

The name Linsey in sign language

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