Limoges

Limoges Meaning & Origin

About Limoges
The surname Limoges is of French origin and is derived from the name of a city in central France called Limoges. The name Limoges is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Lemovices," which was the name of a Gallic tribe that inhabited the region. Over time, the name evolved into Limoges, and individuals with this surname are often associated with the city or its historical significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limoges: 514
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMJS
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L050202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH0 M OW1 JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/lɪˈmoʊʤɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMJS', 'LMKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limoges in Braille

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

The name Limoges in braille

How to sign the name Limoges using Sign Language

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

The name Limoges in sign language

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