Lanius

Lanius Meaning & Origin

About Lanius
The surname Lanius is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "lanius," meaning "butcher" or "executioner." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as butchers or had a profession related to slaughtering animals. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a butcher, such as being ruthless or aggressive.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lanius: 527
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 N IY0 IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺniΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lanius in Braille

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

The name Lanius in braille

How to sign the name Lanius using Sign Language

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

The name Lanius in sign language

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