Lichman

Lichman Meaning & Origin

About Lichman
The surname Lichman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lich," meaning "body" or "corpse," and the occupational suffix "-man." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who worked with or was associated with corpses, such as a gravedigger or undertaker. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a cemetery or had some connection to the funeral industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lichman: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lichman 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
LXMN
🗽 NYSIIS
LACNA
🔊 Soundex
L020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/lichman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXMN', 'LKMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lichman in Braille

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

The name Lichman in braille

How to sign the name Lichman using Sign Language

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

The name Lichman in sign language

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