Lahner

Lahner Meaning & Origin

About Lahner
The surname Lahner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lahen" which means "to laugh" or "to mock." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their laughter or jovial nature. Over time, the surname Lahner would have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lahner: 289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/lahner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lahner in Braille

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

The name Lahner in braille

How to sign the name Lahner using Sign Language

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

The name Lahner in sign language

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