Lass

Lass Meaning & Origin

About Lass
The surname Lass is of Scottish and English origin, derived from the Middle English word "las," meaning "lace" or "cord." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold lace or cords. Over time, the surname Lass may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was slender or delicate in appearance. Today, individuals with the surname Lass can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lass: 1,537
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,116
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/lĂŚs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lass in Braille

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

The name Lass in braille

How to sign the name Lass using Sign Language

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

The name Lass in sign language

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