whats my last name mean?

Question

its lynn

Answer 1

The boy's and girl's name Lynn \l(y)-nn\ is pronounced lin. It is of English origin. Variant of Flann (Irish, Gaelic) "ruddy-complected". The surname is also possibly of Old English and Gaelic origin, meaning "lake", "waterfall" or "pool", and probably would have been given to a family living near such a body of water. Sometimes used as a diminutive of Linda (Spanish) "pretty". Used especially as a middle name and as a feminine beginning or ending in many name blends, such as Kaylyn and Lynlee. Actress Lynn Redgrave.

Answer 2

Lynn
Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhloinn and Ó Fhloinn (see Flynn).
Scottish: variant of Lyne 3.
English: habitational name from any of several places so called in Norfolk, in particular King’s Lynn, an important center of the medieval wool trade. The place name is probably from an Old Welsh word cognate with Gaelic linn ‘pool’, ‘stream’.

Place of
Origin Lynn Immigrants
Ireland 481
England 180
Great Britain 82
Scotland 53
Germany 6
Holland 4

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

The Surname of Lynn first developed in the 12th and 13th centuries, during the period most British Isles surnames were formed. At this time in history, a rapidly advancing society, combined with a stronger, more centralized government, necessitated a more advanced nomenclature, or system of names, to reliably distinguish one individual from another. The surname Lynn is a topographic or place name, derived from any of the places so named throughout the British Isles, but most famously King's Lynn in Norfolk, an important center of the Medieval wool trade.

The word derived from the Old Welsh "Llyn", meaning "lake".

To view the Lynn family Crest go to this address :
http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/lynn-family-crest.htm#Read-Name-Lynn

Lynn Family Tree and Genealogy Links at Surname Finder :
http://www.genealogytoday.com/surname/finder.mv?Surname=Lynn

Good Luck in your research !

Answer 4

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The boy's and girl's name Lynn \l(y)-nn\ is pronounced lin. It is of English origin. Variant of Flann (Irish, Gaelic) "ruddy-complected". The surname is also possibly of Old English and Gaelic origin, meaning "lake", "waterfall" or "pool", and probably would have been given to a family living near such a body of water. Sometimes used as a diminutive of Linda (Spanish) "pretty". Used especially as a middle name and as a feminine beginning or ending in many name blends, such as Kaylyn and Lynlee. Actress Lynn Redgrave.

Lynn has 17 variant forms: Lin, Linell, Linn, Linnell, Lyn, Lynae, Lyndel, Lyndell, Lynell, Lynelle, Lynette, Lynlee, Lynley, Lynna, Lynne, Lynnelle and Lynnett.

For more information, see also related names Ashlynn, Brandilyn, Bryn, Brynn, Mandoline, Marilyn, Marlin, Rosalyn and Madeline.

Baby names that sound like Lynn are Lyna, Lina, Lena, Lanny, Lanna, Lana, Lynah, Lene, Layne, Lane, Lani, Leann, Leyna, Lenna, Liann, Lynnea, Lynnae, Lynea, Linna, Loni, Lonni, Lonna, Lona, Luann and Luna.

Lynn is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lynn. Click here to compare Lynn with related baby names.

From the website:

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Lynn

Answer 5

There is no such thing as a Family Crest. Family Crest is a misnomer for a coat of arms. Websites that will sell you one based solely on your surname are guilty of chicanery. See links below:

http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.htm

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerpsst.cfm


Ancestry.Com shows the folliwng given as place of origin for Lynn immigrants to the U.S.: Ireland 481, England 180, Great Britain 82, Scotland 53, Germany 6, Holland 4.

Now let me entertain you with the Ballad of Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Linn was a gentleman born
His hair it was long and his beard unshorn
His teeth were out and his eyes far in.
I'm a wonderful beauty said Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Linn was in want of a coat
He borrowed a skin from a neighboring goat
He placed the horns right under his chin
They'll answer for pistols said Brian O'Lin

Brian O'Linn had no breeches to wear
He got him a sheepskin and made him a pair.
With the fleshy said out and the wooly side in.
They are pleasant and warm said Brian O'Lin

Brian O'Lin had no shirt for his back.
He went to a neighbor and borrowed a sack.
He puckered a mill bag right under his chin.
They'll take it for ruffles said Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Linn was in want of a brooch
He stuck a brass pin in a big cockroach
The breast of his shirt, he placed it straight in.
They'll tink its a diamond! said Brian O'Lin

Brian O'Linn had no shoes atall
He bought an old pair from a cobblers stall
The uppers were broke and the soles were worn thin.
They'll do me for dancin! said Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Lin had no hat for his head
He stuck on a pot that was under a shed
He murdered a cod for the sake of his fin
Twill pass for a feather said Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Linn went to courtin one night
He set both the mother and daughter to fight.
Stop! Stop! he exclaimed if you have but a tin
I'll marry you both said Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Linn went to take his wife home
He had but one horse that was all skin and bones
I'll put her behind me and neat as a pin and her mother before me said Brian O'Linn

Brian O'Linn and his wife and wife's mother
They all crossed over the bridge together
The bridge broke down and they all tumbled in
We'll go home by water said Brian O'Linn

One version says, There is land down there
said Brian O'Linn

I knew a lady who's maiden name was Lynn and I gave the ballad to her. She had it printed and framed for her children. With all these ballads there might be a little difference in words each time they are told.