Loong

Loong Meaning & Origin

About Loong
The surname Loong is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "龙" (lóng), which means "dragon." In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune. Therefore, the surname Loong is often associated with these qualities and is considered auspicious. It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities worldwide.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loong: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/lʊŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loong in Braille

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

The name Loong in braille

How to sign the name Loong using Sign Language

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

The name Loong in sign language

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