Locus

Locus Meaning & Origin

About Locus
The surname Locus is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "locus," meaning "place" or "location." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a particular place or landmark. The surname Locus may have been given to individuals who resided near a notable geographical feature or a specific location, such as a hill, a valley, or a village.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Locus: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊkəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Locus in Braille

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

The name Locus in braille

How to sign the name Locus using Sign Language

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

The name Locus in sign language

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