Locust

Locust Meaning & Origin

About Locust
The surname Locust is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "locust," which refers to the insect known for its distinctive sound. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who made a similar sound or had a loud or shrill voice. It may also have been given to someone who resembled a locust in appearance or behavior. Overall, the surname Locust is a descriptive name that likely originated from a characteristic or trait associated with the insect.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Locust: 612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,525
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 K AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊkΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L223

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Locust in Braille

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

The name Locust in braille

How to sign the name Locust using Sign Language

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

The name Locust in sign language

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