Locken

Locken Meaning & Origin

About Locken
The surname Locken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "locke," meaning "curl" or "ringlet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with curly or wavy hair. Over time, the surname Locken became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Locken: 566
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38948
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɑkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Locken in Braille

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

The name Locken in braille

How to sign the name Locken using Sign Language

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

The name Locken in sign language

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