Lofing

Lofing Meaning & Origin

About Lofing
The surname Lofing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lof," meaning "praise" or "honor." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was highly regarded or respected within their community. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Lofing are likely to have ancestors who were esteemed or held in high esteem.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lofing: 230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 F IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/lofing*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lofing in Braille

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

The name Lofing in braille

How to sign the name Lofing using Sign Language

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

The name Lofing in sign language

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