Lahn

Lahn Meaning & Origin

About Lahn
The surname Lahn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lahen," meaning "to let go" or "to release." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being lenient or easygoing. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a river or stream called Lahn. The surname Lahn is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lahn: 443
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/lĂŚn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lahn in Braille

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

The name Lahn in braille

How to sign the name Lahn using Sign Language

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

The name Lahn in sign language

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