About Lyn
The surname Lyn is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Lyn," which is a diminutive form of the name "Linda" or "Lynette." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with the name, such as beauty or grace. The surname Lyn is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom.
The surname Lyn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyn 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 Lyn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lyn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.