Laugen

Laugen Meaning & Origin

About Laugen
The surname Laugen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "laug" meaning "bath" or "hot spring." It is believed to have originally been a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or worked at a bathhouse or hot spring. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the use or management of such facilities. Today, the surname Laugen is relatively rare and is primarily found in Norway.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laugen: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 G IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/laugen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJN', 'LKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laugen in Braille

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

The name Laugen in braille

How to sign the name Laugen using Sign Language

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

The name Laugen in sign language

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