Linstad

Linstad Meaning & Origin

About Linstad
The surname Linstad is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Lindsteinn, which combines the elements "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "steinn" meaning "stone." The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a lime tree or a stone associated with a lime tree. Over time, the name evolved into Linstad and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linstad: 225
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,541
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNSTT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N S T AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/linstad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNSTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linstad in Braille

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

The name Linstad in braille

How to sign the name Linstad using Sign Language

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

The name Linstad in sign language

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