Lame

Lame Meaning & Origin

About Lame
The surname Lame is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lame," meaning "crippled" or "limping." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lame may or may not have any physical disability, as surnames often lose their original literal meanings over time.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lame: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 M
🌐 IPA
/leΙͺm/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lame in Braille

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

The name Lame in braille

How to sign the name Lame using Sign Language

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

The name Lame in sign language

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