Siskin

Siskin Meaning & Origin

About Siskin
The surname Siskin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "siskin," which refers to a small finch-like bird. It is believed that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to the bird, such as a lively or chirpy nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Siskin: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Siskin 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
SSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪskɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Siskin in Braille

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

The name Siskin in braille

How to sign the name Siskin using Sign Language

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

The name Siskin in sign language

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