Laprise

Laprise Meaning & Origin

About Laprise
The surname Laprise is of French origin and is derived from the word "pris" which means "taken" or "captured." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was captured or taken prisoner, possibly referring to a person who was captured during a battle or conflict. Over time, the surname Laprise became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laprise: 557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LPRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L016020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 P R AY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ‘praΙͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LPRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laprise in Braille

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

The name Laprise in braille

How to sign the name Laprise using Sign Language

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

The name Laprise in sign language

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