Lynum

Lynum Meaning & Origin

About Lynum
The surname Lynum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ljóni," meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Ljóni. Over time, the name evolved into Lynum, and individuals with this surname can be traced back to Norway. Today, Lynum is a relatively rare surname, primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lynum: 445
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNM
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/lynum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lynum in Braille

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

The name Lynum in braille

How to sign the name Lynum using Sign Language

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

The name Lynum in sign language

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