Launder

Launder Meaning & Origin

About Launder
The surname Launder is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "land," meaning "land" or "territory," and "here," meaning "army" or "warrior." Therefore, the surname Launder is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who was a warrior or soldier defending their land or territory. Over time, the name may have evolved to refer to someone who worked as a launderer or launderess, as the occupation of laundering was often associated with the military.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Launder: 340
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,470
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ”ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Launder in Braille

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

The name Launder in braille

How to sign the name Launder using Sign Language

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

The name Launder in sign language

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