Laug

Laug Meaning & Origin

About Laug
The surname Laug is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "louc," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had little hair. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laug: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 G
🌐 IPA
/laug*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laug in Braille

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

The name Laug in braille

How to sign the name Laug using Sign Language

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

The name Laug in sign language

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