Loch

Loch Meaning & Origin

About Loch
The surname Loch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "loch," meaning "lake." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or by a lake. The name Loch is common in Scotland, particularly in areas with numerous lakes or lochs, and it signifies a connection to the natural landscape of the region.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loch: 2,481
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12496
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LX
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/lɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LX', 'LK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loch in Braille

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

The name Loch in braille

How to sign the name Loch using Sign Language

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

The name Loch in sign language

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