Limpus

Limpus Meaning & Origin

About Limpus
The surname Limpus is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "limp," meaning "to limp" or "to walk with a limp." As a surname, Limpus likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a noticeable limp or walked with a distinctive gait. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limpus: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Limpus 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
LMPS
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L05102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 M P AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/limpus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limpus in Braille

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

The name Limpus in braille

How to sign the name Limpus using Sign Language

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

The name Limpus in sign language

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