Lann

Lann Meaning & Origin

About Lann
The surname Lann is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "lann," meaning "blade" or "sword." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in wielding a sword or had a connection to weaponry. The name Lann may also have been used to denote a warrior or someone with a fierce and determined personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lann: 760
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,665
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/lĂŚn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lann in Braille

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

The name Lann in braille

How to sign the name Lann using Sign Language

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

The name Lann in sign language

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