Lachat

Lachat Meaning & Origin

About Lachat
The surname Lachat is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old High German word "lahha," meaning "lame" or "limping." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a limp or walked with a slight hobble. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lachat: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 K AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/lachat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lachat in Braille

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

The name Lachat in braille

How to sign the name Lachat using Sign Language

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

The name Lachat in sign language

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