Loisel

Loisel Meaning & Origin

About Loisel
The surname Loisel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "loisel," meaning "little bird" or "songbird." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a bird-like or melodious voice. The name may have also been given to someone who had a small and delicate physique or exhibited bird-like characteristics. Over time, the surname Loisel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loisel: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OY0 Z EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/lɔɪˈzɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loisel in Braille

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

The name Loisel in braille

How to sign the name Loisel using Sign Language

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

The name Loisel in sign language

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