Parlin

Parlin Meaning & Origin

About Parlin
The surname Parlin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pærla," meaning "pearl." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a fair or precious complexion, or perhaps someone who was considered to be of great value or beauty. Over time, the surname Parlin evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Parlin: 1,053
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑrlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parlin in Braille

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

The name Parlin in braille

How to sign the name Parlin using Sign Language

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

The name Parlin in sign language

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