Lofft

Lofft Meaning & Origin

About Lofft
The surname Lofft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "loft," meaning "attic" or "upper room." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in or near an attic or upper room. Over time, the surname Lofft may have also been adopted as a habitational name for individuals residing in a house with an attic or upper room.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lofft: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lofft 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
LFT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 F T
🌐 IPA
/lofft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lofft in Braille

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

The name Lofft in braille

How to sign the name Lofft using Sign Language

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

The name Lofft in sign language

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