Lighthizer

Lighthizer Meaning & Origin

About Lighthizer
The surname Lighthizer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Leuchtmacher," meaning "maker of lights" or "lamp maker." It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "liuht," meaning "light," and "macher," meaning "maker." The name likely referred to someone who was involved in the production or sale of lamps or candles. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Lighthizer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lighthizer: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lighthizer 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
L0SR
🗽 NYSIIS
LAGASA
🔊 Soundex
L02030206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T HH AY2 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaɪˌthaɪzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L0SR', 'LTSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lighthizer in Braille

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

The name Lighthizer in braille

How to sign the name Lighthizer using Sign Language

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

The name Lighthizer in sign language

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