Schlink

Schlink Meaning & Origin

About Schlink
The surname Schlink is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlinken," meaning "to clink" or "to tinkle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a blacksmith or a metalworker, referring to the sound made by hammering or striking metal. Over time, the surname Schlink has evolved and is now found in various spellings and variations across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlink: 696
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlink 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

📇 Metaphone
XLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ʃlɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNK', 'SLNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlink in Braille

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

The name Schlink in braille

How to sign the name Schlink using Sign Language

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

The name Schlink in sign language

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