Lopez

Lopez Meaning & Origin

About Lopez
The name "Lopez" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "lupus," meaning "wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Lope. The name "Lopez" is quite common in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with qualities such as strength, loyalty, and independence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lopez are male.

Lopez Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 P EH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊpɛz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lopez in Braille

Here's how to represent Lopez in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lopez in braille

How to Spell the Name Lopez in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Lopez in sign language

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