Look

Look Meaning & Origin

About Look
The surname Look is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "loc," meaning a lock of hair or a tress. It was likely used as a nickname for someone with distinctive or curly hair. Over time, the surname Look has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Locke or Looke.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Look: 4,222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,843
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
L UH1 K
🌐 IPA
/lʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Look in Braille

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

The name Look in braille

How to sign the name Look using Sign Language

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

The name Look in sign language

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