Lack
Lack Meaning & Origin
About Lack
The surname Lack is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "lacu," meaning "stream" or "watercourse," and may have been used to denote someone who lived near a stream or water source. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Lake, which also refers to someone living near a lake or a water feature. Additionally, Lack could be a nickname given to someone lacking in a particular quality or attribute. Overall, the surname Lack likely originated as a topographic or nickname surname, describing either a geographical location or a personal characteristic.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lack is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lack: 2,661
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 11778
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.9
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lack based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lack in Braille
Here's how to represent Lack in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lack using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lack using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
