Lynn
Lynn Meaning & Origin
About Lynn
The surname Lynn is of English and Scottish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "hlȳne," meaning "torrent" or "waterfall," suggesting that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived near such a geographical feature. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Gaelic word "linne," meaning "pool" or "waterfall," indicating a similar association with water. Additionally, Lynn can also be a variant of the surname Linn, which is derived from the Old Norse word "lind," meaning "lime tree." Overall, the surname Lynn is often associated with water-related features or the presence of lime trees.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lynn features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:
- Number of People with the name Lynn: 37,644
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 924
- Frequency per 100k people: 12.76
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lynn 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lynn in Braille
Here's how to represent Lynn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lynn using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lynn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
