Loosen

Loosen Meaning & Origin

About Loosen
The surname Loosen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "losen," meaning "to loosen" or "to release." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a locksmith or a person who had the ability to unlock or open things. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their skill in resolving disputes or finding solutions to problems. Overall, the surname Loosen signifies someone who had the ability to loosen or release, either literally or metaphorically.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loosen: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loosen 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

📇 Metaphone
LSN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlusən/
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('LSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loosen in Braille

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

The name Loosen in braille

How to sign the name Loosen using Sign Language

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

The name Loosen in sign language

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