Loest

Loest Meaning & Origin

About Loest
The surname Loest is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "loest," meaning "happy" or "joyful." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cheerful or optimistic nature. The name Loest may also have been given to someone who brought happiness or joy to others. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loest: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LST
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/loest*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loest in Braille

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

The name Loest in braille

How to sign the name Loest using Sign Language

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

The name Loest in sign language

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