Langhorn

Langhorn Meaning & Origin

About Langhorn
The surname Langhorn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "lang," meaning long, and "horn," meaning horn. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with long or prominent horns, possibly referring to a physical feature or a metaphorical representation of strength and power. The surname Langhorn may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a place with long or curved hills, as "horn" can also refer to a hill or ridge. Overall, the surname Langhorn likely originated as a descriptive or locational name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Langhorn: 402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKRN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 NG HH AO0 R N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæŋhɔrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Langhorn in Braille

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

The name Langhorn in braille

How to sign the name Langhorn using Sign Language

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

The name Langhorn in sign language

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