Lonas

Lonas Meaning & Origin

About Lonas
The surname Lonas is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Lonnach," meaning "fox." It is a topographic or locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name either lived near a place associated with foxes or were known for their fox-like characteristics. The surname Lonas is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Scotland and its diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lonas: 605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 N AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈloʊnəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lonas in Braille

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

The name Lonas in braille

How to sign the name Lonas using Sign Language

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

The name Lonas in sign language

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