List

List Meaning & Origin

About List
The surname List is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "list," meaning cunning or clever. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their intelligence or shrewdness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname List can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name List: 3,814
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,623
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/lΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name List in Braille

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

The name List in braille

How to sign the name List using Sign Language

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

The name List in sign language

Numerology