Lemire

Lemire Meaning & Origin

About Lemire
The surname Lemire is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lemir," meaning "the mayor." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the position of mayor or had a connection to municipal governance. The name Lemire signifies a person's association with leadership and authority in a local community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lemire: 3,507
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LMR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L05060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY0 M IH1 R EY0
🌐 IPA
/leΙͺˈmΙͺreΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lemire in Braille

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

The name Lemire in braille

How to sign the name Lemire using Sign Language

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

The name Lemire in sign language

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