Perlin

Perlin Meaning & Origin

About Perlin
The surname Perlin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "perle," meaning "pearl." It is believed to have originated as an Ashkenazi Jewish occupational name for a pearl merchant or jeweler. The name Perlin may also have been given to individuals who had a physical characteristic resembling a pearl or had a connection to the precious gemstone.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Perlin: 497
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perlin in Braille

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

The name Perlin in braille

How to sign the name Perlin using Sign Language

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

The name Perlin in sign language

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