Latigo

Latigo Meaning & Origin

About Latigo
The surname Latigo is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "latigo," which refers to a type of leather strap or whip used in horse riding. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked with or made these leather straps. It may also have been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the use of a latigo, such as being strong-willed or assertive. Overall, the surname Latigo is associated with the equestrian world and the craftsmanship of leatherworking.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Latigo: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L03020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 T IY1 G OW0
🌐 IPA
/lΙ™Λˆtigoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Latigo in Braille

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

The name Latigo in braille

How to sign the name Latigo using Sign Language

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

The name Latigo in sign language

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