Lemoine

Lemoine Meaning & Origin

About Lemoine
The surname Lemoine is of French origin and is derived from the word "le moine," meaning "the monk" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were monks or had some association with monastic life. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who worked in a monastery or had a religious vocation. Over time, the surname Lemoine has spread beyond its original meaning and is now found among individuals of various backgrounds and professions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lemoine: 6,343
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,484
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMN
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L05050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH0 M OY1 N
🌐 IPA
/lɪˈmɔɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lemoine in Braille

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

The name Lemoine in braille

How to sign the name Lemoine using Sign Language

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

The name Lemoine in sign language

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