Langhorne

Langhorne Meaning & Origin

About Langhorne
The surname Langhorne is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "lang," meaning long, and "horn," meaning horn or corner. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a long corner or bend in a river or road. Over time, individuals with the surname Langhorne spread across different regions, and variations in spelling emerged. Today, Langhorne is a relatively uncommon surname, primarily found in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Langhorne: 1,165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,173
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKRN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520650
🎵 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 Langhorne in Braille

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

The name Langhorne in braille

How to sign the name Langhorne using Sign Language

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

The name Langhorne in sign language

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