Laudon

Laudon Meaning & Origin

About Laudon
The surname Laudon is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "lodo," meaning "fame" or "renown." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was famous or well-known. Over time, individuals with the surname Laudon may have been descendants of someone who possessed notable qualities or achieved recognition in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laudon: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɔdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laudon in Braille

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

The name Laudon in braille

How to sign the name Laudon using Sign Language

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

The name Laudon in sign language

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