Lanaux

Lanaux Meaning & Origin

About Lanaux
The surname Lanaux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "l'aneau," meaning "the ring." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either made or wore rings, or perhaps had a ring-shaped birthmark. Over time, the surname Lanaux has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lanaux: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 N AO1 K S
🌐 IPA
/lanaux*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lanaux in Braille

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

The name Lanaux in braille

How to sign the name Lanaux using Sign Language

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

The name Lanaux in sign language

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