Zinn

Zinn Meaning & Origin

About Zinn
The surname Zinn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zinne," meaning "tower" or "battlement." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a tower or fortress. The name may have also been given to someone who had a tall or imposing stature. Over time, variations of the surname Zinn have emerged, and it is now found in different forms across various countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zinn: 5,774
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,961
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.96

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/zÉŞn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zinn in Braille

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

The name Zinn in braille

How to sign the name Zinn using Sign Language

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

The name Zinn in sign language

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