Lomu

Lomu Meaning & Origin

About Lomu
The surname Lomu is of Tongan origin and is derived from the word "lomu," which means "to dive" or "to plunge" in the Tongan language. It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who were skilled divers or known for their ability to dive into water. The name Lomu is famously associated with the late Jonah Lomu, a legendary New Zealand rugby player of Tongan descent, who became one of the sport's most iconic figures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lomu: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LM
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 M UW0
🌐 IPA
/lomu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lomu in Braille

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

The name Lomu in braille

How to sign the name Lomu using Sign Language

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

The name Lomu in sign language

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