Plehn

Plehn Meaning & Origin

About Plehn
The surname Plehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plein" or "pleen," meaning "plank" or "board." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodworker. Over time, the surname Plehn may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a sturdy build, as the word "plein" can also refer to a large, solid piece of wood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plehn: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/plehn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plehn in Braille

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

The name Plehn in braille

How to sign the name Plehn using Sign Language

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

The name Plehn in sign language

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