Lefthand

Lefthand Meaning & Origin

About Lefthand
The surname Lefthand is of English origin and is derived from a descriptive nickname given to an individual who was left-handed. It is a literal translation of the Old English word "lyft-hond." In medieval times, being left-handed was often seen as unusual or even sinister, leading to the development of surnames like Lefthand to distinguish individuals with this characteristic. Today, the surname Lefthand serves as a reminder of an individual's ancestral connection to a left-handed ancestor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lefthand: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LF0NT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L013053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH0 F T HH AE1 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˌlΙ›fˈthΓ¦nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LF0NT', 'LFTNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lefthand in Braille

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

The name Lefthand in braille

How to sign the name Lefthand using Sign Language

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

The name Lefthand in sign language

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