Loechner

Loechner Meaning & Origin

About Loechner
The surname Loechner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Löchner," meaning "locksmith" in English. It is derived from the Middle High German word "löchener," which is a derivative of "löchene," meaning "to lock." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a locksmith or had skills in working with locks and keys. Over time, the surname Loechner has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loechner: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loechner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LACA
🔊 Soundex
L020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/loechner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loechner in Braille

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

The name Loechner in braille

How to sign the name Loechner using Sign Language

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

The name Loechner in sign language

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