Lapham

Lapham Meaning & Origin

About Lapham
The surname Lapham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlaf-hamm," which means "bread enclosure" or "bread homestead." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a bakery or a place where bread was made. Over time, the surname Lapham has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lapham: 2,447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,644
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFM
🗽 NYSIIS
LAFFAN
🔊 Soundex
L0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 F AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæfəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lapham in Braille

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

The name Lapham in braille

How to sign the name Lapham using Sign Language

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

The name Lapham in sign language

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