About Lint
The surname Lint is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "lint," which means "ribbon" or "strip" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or made ribbons or strips of fabric. The surname Lint may also have been given to someone who wore a distinctive ribbon or had a ribbon-like feature in their hair or clothing. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Lint is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lint 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 Lint is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lint in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lint using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.