Loken

Loken Meaning & Origin

About Loken
The surname Loken is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "lókr," meaning "lock of hair" or "curl." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with curly or wavy hair. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Loken can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their distinctive hair.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loken: 2,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,252
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loken 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
LKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loken in Braille

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

The name Loken in braille

How to sign the name Loken using Sign Language

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

The name Loken in sign language

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