Last

Last Meaning & Origin

About Last
The surname Last is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near the end or boundary of a settlement or piece of land, derived from the Old English word "laest" meaning "last" or "end." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone who was the youngest or the last-born child in a family. Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Lust, derived from the Middle English word "lust" meaning "pleasure" or "desire." The exact meaning of the surname Last would depend on the specific family history and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Last: 1,825
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15922
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Last 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
LST
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 S T
🌐 IPA
/læst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

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