Loftin

Loftin Meaning & Origin

About Loftin
The surname Loftin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "loft," meaning an upper chamber or attic. It was likely used as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a loft or as an occupational name for someone who worked in a loft. The surname Loftin signifies a connection to a physical location or occupation related to a loft.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loftin: 6,739
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,191
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 F T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɑftɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loftin in Braille

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

The name Loftin in braille

How to sign the name Loftin using Sign Language

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

The name Loftin in sign language

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