Lamphier

Lamphier Meaning & Origin

About Lamphier
The surname Lamphier is of French origin and is derived from the word "lampe," meaning "lamp" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in the production or sale of lamps. The name may have been given to individuals who were lamp makers, lamp sellers, or even lamp bearers. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Lamphier.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lamphier: 1,235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lamphier 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

📇 Metaphone
LMF
🗽 NYSIIS
LANFFA
🔊 Soundex
L05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 M F IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæmfiər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMF', 'LMFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lamphier in Braille

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

The name Lamphier in braille

How to sign the name Lamphier using Sign Language

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

The name Lamphier in sign language

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