Lauer

Lauer Meaning & Origin

About Lauer
The surname Lauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "louwer," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as guards or watchmen, responsible for protecting a particular area or property. Over time, the surname Lauer has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lauer: 11,414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3161
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.87

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/laΚŠΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lauer in Braille

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

The name Lauer in braille

How to sign the name Lauer using Sign Language

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

The name Lauer in sign language

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