Lods

Lods Meaning & Origin

About Lods
The surname Lods is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lod," meaning "lodging" or "accommodation." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near an inn or a lodging house. Over time, the surname Lods may have been adopted by individuals who worked in the hospitality industry or owned such establishments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lods: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 D Z
🌐 IPA
/lods*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lods in Braille

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

The name Lods in braille

How to sign the name Lods using Sign Language

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

The name Lods in sign language

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