Loma
Loma Meaning & Origin
About Loma
The surname Loma is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Spanish word "loma," which means "hill" or "ridge," indicating that the original bearer of the surname lived near or on a hill. Alternatively, it can also be a variant of the surname Lamas, which is derived from the Spanish word "lama," meaning "mud" or "slime." In this case, the surname may have been given to someone who lived in a muddy or swampy area. The exact meaning of the surname Loma may vary depending on its specific origin and context.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Loma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Loma: 609
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 36,695
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.21
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loma 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Loma in Braille
Here's how to represent Loma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Loma using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Loma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
