Laskin

Laskin Meaning & Origin

About Laskin
The surname Laskin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lasker," meaning "butcher." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as butchers or were associated with the trade. The name Laskin is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laskin: 513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laskin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæskɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laskin in Braille

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

The name Laskin in braille

How to sign the name Laskin using Sign Language

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

The name Laskin in sign language

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