Loiselle

Loiselle Meaning & Origin

About Loiselle
The surname Loiselle is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "loisel," meaning "little wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Loiselle. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as strength, cunning, or fierceness. Over time, the surname Loiselle has spread beyond France and can be found in various French-speaking regions around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loiselle: 2,004
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14803
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loiselle 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
LSL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OY0 Z EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/lɔɪˈzɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loiselle in Braille

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

The name Loiselle in braille

How to sign the name Loiselle using Sign Language

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

The name Loiselle in sign language

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