Lanthorn

Lanthorn Meaning & Origin

About Lanthorn
The surname Lanthorn is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lanthorn," meaning a lantern or a portable light source. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either made or carried lanterns or had a connection to the trade of lantern-making. The surname Lanthorn is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lanthorn: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L053065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N TH ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/lanthorn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN0RN', 'LNTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lanthorn in Braille

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

The name Lanthorn in braille

How to sign the name Lanthorn using Sign Language

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

The name Lanthorn in sign language

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