Lawhon

Lawhon Meaning & Origin

About Lawhon
The surname Lawhon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Labhruinn, meaning "son of Labhrunn." The name Labhrunn itself is derived from the Gaelic word "labhair," meaning "to speak." Therefore, the surname Lawhon is likely to have originated as a patronymic name, indicating descent from an ancestor named Labhrunn, who was known for his eloquence or skill in speaking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lawhon: 2,662
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,767
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lawhon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɔhən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lawhon in Braille

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

The name Lawhon in braille

How to sign the name Lawhon using Sign Language

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

The name Lawhon in sign language

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