Lacher

Lacher Meaning & Origin

About Lacher
The surname Lacher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lache," meaning "a pool or pond." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a pond or lake. The name Lacher may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a calm or placid nature, likening them to the stillness of a pond. Overall, the surname Lacher is associated with water and tranquility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lacher: 1,744
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,475
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LXR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlækər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXR', 'LKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lacher in Braille

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

The name Lacher in braille

How to sign the name Lacher using Sign Language

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

The name Lacher in sign language

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