Lamoureux

Lamoureux Meaning & Origin

About Lamoureux
The surname Lamoureux is of French origin and is derived from the French word "amoureux," meaning "in love" or "lover." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being amorous or passionate. The name may have been given to individuals who were romantic or had a reputation for being in love frequently. Over time, the surname Lamoureux became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lamoureux: 3,361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,658
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LMRKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 M UH0 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ‘mʊroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LMRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L562

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lamoureux in Braille

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

The name Lamoureux in braille

How to sign the name Lamoureux using Sign Language

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

The name Lamoureux in sign language

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